Description
THIS VEHICLE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DRIVE AWAY FROM MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2026.
STUNNING NEW PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO COMING VERY SOON.
Immaculate condition
Only 10218 miles
SAJKC43P6BLB42472
5000cc
1 previous overseas owner
Japanese Grade 4. 5B
Service History
Two Programmed Keys
Diamond Black metallic paintwork
ULEZ/ CAZ compliant
£360 Road Tax Per Annum
The dramatic and seductively sweeping curves of the Jaguar XK's bodywork are supposed to have been inspired by those of actress Kate Winslet (according at least to stylist Ian Callum). This was his first Jaguar design and it was also the first of the brand's cars to feature the aluminium construction supposed to make this model 30% stiffer and 100 kg lighter than its XK8 predecessor.
The Jaguar XK 5. 0 Coupe is a contemporary fusion of power, style and uncompromised luxury which, according to Jaguar, is what we have here. Looking sinewy yet muscular, it certainly looks an assured piece of work with the oval front grille and the way the rear cabin tapers in over the haunches.
On paper, there's no real reason why a Jaguar XK 5. 0 can't be one of the tautest, most responsive performance sports cars out there. It has a very modern chassis, a powerful engine and a quick-witted 6-speed automatic gearbox with slick wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Press the heartbeat-throbbing engine starter button and this 5. 0-litre V8 growls into life before settling back into a loud but contended purr. The 385 bhp 5. 0-litre V8 that beats beneath the bonnet will wallop the car to 62 mph in just 5. 5 seconds and then on to a limited top speed of 155 mph.
This is a glorious engine ever-eager to rev with a wonderful burble that becomes an almost angry snarl as you ascend the rev range. Switch the rotary selector into manual mode and the exhaust even pops and crackles as you go down the standard 6-speed automatic gearbox using the tactile steering wheel-mounted paddles.
You don't have to travel very far before you understand one thing very clearly - this is a very fast car indeed. Even a gradual stroke of your right foot is enough to make a break for freedom such is the low-down torque of this engine.
The thrill of the ride is the thing that sets this XK apart from its German rivals and this was further enhanced with Jaguar's 'Adaptive Dynamics.' It's a system that continually monitors steering response, brake input, wheel position, body motion and throttle settings, then, millisecond by millisecond, adapts the Bilstein dampers to suit.
'Adaptive Dynamics' are able to automatically choose the right set-up for the mood you're in and the road you're on. Put simply, it's a confidence thing. With this improved set-up, the car always feels as if it's working with you which is nice to have when you've the kind of power under your right foot that F1 drivers used to have back in the mid-Seventies.
In summary, this is a five-star luxury Grand Touring sports car that could compete with whatever the German prestige brands could throw at it. It's definitely a luxury sports car that'll really make you feel special.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Engine displacement - 5000 cm³
Power - 385 hp (at 6500 rpm)
Torque - 515 Nm (at 3500 rpm)
Gearbox type - 6 speed automatic
Kerb weight - 1660 kg
Length - 4794 mm
Width (with mirrors folded) - 1892 mm
Width (including mirrors) - 2028 mm
Height - 1322 mm
Wheelbase - 2752 mm
Ride height - 100 mm
Turning diameter - 10. 9 m
Engine Model - AJ133
Front & Rear Ventilated Brake Discs
ABS Steering
British Classics only supply handpicked, carefully curated, low ownership, low mileage Jaguar X308, X350, X351 & X150's from Japan.
This vehicle will be brought up to full UK specification with regular-sized number plate plinths, an MPH speedometer face, UK satellite navigation maps and full UK radio spectrum.
This car will be presented with a new UK MOT, comprehensive service, professional detailing including a machine polish and a ceramic coating plus a three month Dealer Warranty covering the Engine, Fuel & Ignition systems, Gearbox, Electrical components, Suspension, Power Steering, ABS Braking system & Cooling system.
