Shown below are a number of books and magazines that have been written over the years specifically about the Jaguar XK/XK8/XKR models. Most, if not all, are now becoming more and more difficult to get hold of so these are shown here on this page to simply give you some idea of what publications have been written and what can possibly be purchased around the world.
JAGUAR XK8 : A Modern Sporting Icon
ISBN 978-1-907426-08-7
Publisher: Jaguar World Monthly
Soft Cover
148 page magazine full of reprints of previous articles published in JWM magazine, including suspension rebuilds, servicing, tensioners, shocks and spring replacement etc plus all the usual tuning and modding stuff.
Cost when new: £7.99
Road & Track: Jaguar XJS-XK8-XKR Portfolio 1975-2003
ISBN 1-855-20629-3
Publisher: Brooklands Books
Soft Cover
Cost when new: £11.99
Jaguar XK8 & XKR Performance Portfolio
ISBN 185520-7575
Publisher: Brooklands Books
Soft Cover
This book covers a turbulent period in Jaguar's history. It traces the progress of these sports cars through new model reports plus road and comparison tests. Included are full specifications and performance data. Models covered are the 4.0 & 4.2 XK8 and XKR, SVO, Silverstone, R & 100 in both coupe & convertible form. A total of 128 pages of which 60 are in colour.
Cost when new: £11.99
Jaguar XK8: The Complete Story (Graham Robson)
ISBN 978-1-84797-074-9
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd (2009)
Hard Cover
176 Pages, fully illustrated with colour photographs. It was code-named X100 and it was to be Jaguar's latest sports cars, featuring both coupe and convertible coachwork. It was to have an all-new V8 engine and it was to replace the XJS. It would also ultimately have the most powerful forced-induction engine of any production Jaguar road card and it had a lot riding on its success. It was the XK8 - a sleek, purposeful grand tourer in the Jaguar tradition. Graham Robson, one-time Jaguar apprentice and a motoring historian with several other Jaguar books to his credit, tells the story of one of the twentieth century's most beautiful sports car, from its conception to the end of the line for both it and the factory it was built in. Topics covered:· Full history of the XK8· Special feature panels on key personalities and developments· Full specifications of each model
Cost when new: £27.50
You and Your Jaguar XK8
Nigel Thorley
ISBN 1 84425 224 8
Publisher: Haynes (2006)
Hard Cover
The Jaguar XK8 was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS. With styling cues taken from the E-type and powered by a new 4.0-litre V8 engine, the XK8 found instant success on
both sides of the Atlantic. This fascinating, all-colour book is essential reading for all XK8 owners and enthusiasts. 160 pages.
Cost when new: £17.99
Jaguar XK8 / XKR
Stefano Pasini (1998)
ISBN 88-7960-018-4
Publisher Automobelia S.r.L
Hard Cover
Superb large format colour profile with close up photos and specifications. 96 pages with 100 mostly colour illustrations
Cost when new: £24.99
Jaguar XK8 “Road Test Limited Edition”
R M Clarke
ISBN 1-85520 3 91X
Publisher: Brookland Books
Soft Cover
Contains 92 pages of testes and other press articles including 200 illustrations
Cost when new: £9.99
Jaguar XK8 – The Authorised Biography
Philip Porter (1998)
ISBN 1-870979-75-3
Publisher: Bay View Books
Hard Cover
Contains the full story from concept to launch and has text on design, development, testing and production. 128 pages with 180 colour illustrations
Cost when new: £19.99
Jaguar XK8 / XKR
Phil Weedon (2003)
ISBN 1-873098-63-4
Publisher: Kelsey Books
Soft Cover
Colour articles taken from
the Jaguar Monthly magazine. 111 pages
Cost when new: £12.95
Jaguar XK8 and XKR
John Blunsden
ISBN 1899870-53-9
Publisher: Motor Racing Publications Ltd (2000)
Soft Cover
Design and development, production and sales history, technical specifications, performances and options. 128 pages.
Cost when new: £12.49
Jaguar XK8 / XKR / XK180
ISBN: 1-84155-211-9
Publisher: Unique Motor Books (2000)
Soft Cover
Tests and other photocopied material mainly from Autocar magazine. 80 pages
Cost when new: £9.95
You and Your XK/XKR
Nigel Thorley
ISBN: 9781787113923
Publisher: Haynes
Hardcover
Tells the complete story of the Jaguar XK range, from conception in the Ford era, to Tata ownership in 2014.
Nigel Thorley
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication Date: 15 Jul 2015
ISBN: 9781845848064
64 pages
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Cost when new: £12.99
Nigel Thornley
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN-13: 9781845843595
The technically advanced, aluminium bodied New XK models carried over very little from the previous models. Produced from 2007 to 2014, they proved to be one of the best sports models produced by Jaguar. Still no replacement has been planned by the marque, meaning these cars will be much sought after, and meaning you'll need expert advice if you're thinking of purchasing one. For anyone with an interest in, or who's thinking of buying one of these already classic cars, this Essential Buyer's Guide is a vital requirement. Covering all variants, and highlighting model differences, it shows how equipment levels or colour schemes affect can affect price. Detailing everything from what to look for when you first see a car, to in-depth evaluation, even such matters as where to buy and what paperwork to check is covered, along with dedicated sections listing model specifications, where to go for advice, and marque specialists.
Cost when new: £12.99
Kelsey Media
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication Date: 2021
ISBN: 9 772633 759006
98 pages
Publisher: Kelsey Media
This guide was produced by Jaguar World magazine and covers all aspects of the car: from its design history to driving all four of the main models.There's also a comprehensive owner's guide, explaining everything you need to look for when buying one of these cars.
Cost when new: £8.99
Jaguar XK8 supplement guide to the making of the car produced by CAR magazine in 1996.
1996 Jaguar XK8 supplement produced by Autocar magazine. 66 pages
The Best of Jaguar Sports Cars magazine produced by Jaguar World, which includes details on XK120, XK140, XK150, E-Type, XJ-S, XK8, XKR, F-Type and more
A magazine produced by Jaguar on the XKR-S model.
A round-up of all Jaguar dirivatives from 1935 to 2020
The full story on Jaguar's new XK8 by CAR magazine dated April 1996.
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