Jaguar XK8 2002

Jaguar XK8 4.2 Coupe “Slate Grey – XKR Optics”

The Jaguar XK8 Coupé is long, low, and elegant, and its design immediately makes it clear that this is no ordinary luxury coupé. Its shape references classic Jaguar proportions without becoming a direct copy of the past. That is no small achievement. Many brands lean too heavily on their heritage. Here, Jaguar managed to create a genuinely modern Grand Tourer. The XK8 was introduced in 1996 as the successor to the XJS and marked the beginning of a new generation of XK models. Underneath, it shared engineering with a platform related to the Aston Martin DB7, but its character remained unmistakably Jaguar. A long hood, a comfortable 2+2 layout, rear-wheel drive, and a V8 up front. It is a formula that needs very little explanation. In 2002, the XK8 received an important technical update. The original 4.0-liter V8 was replaced by the more powerful 4.2-liter AJ34 V8, paired with a new six-speed automatic transmission from ZF. This made the car more refined, more powerful, and smoother. The XK8 4.2 is not a car that constantly tries to prove how fast it is. It gathers speed with composure, flexibility, and that typically Jaguar sense of effortless control. This example is finished in Slate Grey with a Cranberry-Black Contrast Sports interior. It is a particularly strong combination. The gray gives the car an understated and stylish appearance, while the two-tone interior adds exactly the right amount of character. Not too classic, not too modern, but perfectly suited to an XK8 with sporting factory options. The specification is also particularly comprehensive. The car features XKR styling, 20-inch BBS Montreal wheels, a two-tone Sport interior, the familiar mesh grille, an integrated telephone in the center console, Alpine audio, R-Performance brakes, and more. These are options that clearly elevate the car above a standard XK8 without making the overall package excessive. That is exactly where the strength of this configuration lies. This Jaguar was delivered new in Germany and is built to European specifications. Its history is documented with books and invoices. The mileage is low for the model and matches the well-cared-for impression the car gives. This is a fresh, well-preserved example with a level of quality that can fairly be described as collector-worthy. The overall condition is equally convincing. The exterior presents straight and well cared for, with attractive paintwork and a strong overall appearance. The interior is tidy, fresh, and well preserved, with materials that still provide the luxurious atmosphere expected of a Jaguar Grand Tourer. Mechanically, the car also gives a solid and well-maintained impression, exactly as you would expect from an example that has clearly been treated with care. A 2002 Jaguar XK8 4.2 Coupé finished in Slate Grey with a Cranberry-Black Sports interior. European-delivered, well documented, and equipped with the right factory options, including XKR styling, 20-inch BBS wheels, mesh grille, Alpine audio, and R-Performance brakes. A particularly clean XK8 with low mileage, strong presence, and a specification that clearly sets it apart. Interested? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and discover this stylish Jaguar for yourself. We export our vehicles worldwide; please ask us about the possibilities.