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Jaguar XK8 Convertible (1996-2005) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £55,195 - £74,795
Used prices £4,419 - £8,847
Road tax cost £345 - £415
Insurance group 39 - 49
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 363 - 396 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

The neighbours will be envious

CONS

Unless you're super-rich enough to run it, it'll be on your drive a lot

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The convertible version of the XK8 is a beautiful machine with the electrically-powered hood either up or down. It’s been about since 1996, but like all good Jags is timelessly elegant. It’s been refreshed over the years to keep it on course dynamically and if you need to be in Saint Tropez in time for cocktails then it’s a fine way to get there. With the roof down you can better hear the V8 doing its thing.

An all-new car was launched in 2006.