Get the Best Priced Jaguar XK8 Parts

The XK8, available in both coupe and convertible body styles, replaced Jaguar's XK-S in 1997. The car was the first in the Jaguar line-up to use the AJ-V8, Jaguar's newly developed V8 engine. The XK8 came standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, while larger wheels could be had for an additional cost. The interior sported a classic Jaguar look with plenty of supple leather and walnut trim. Jaguar coupes and convertibles have a long history, starting with the XKE, which has been an object of automotive desire since its introduction in 1961. Images of it were popping up everywhere, from caricatures in drawing pads and photos torn out of car magazines to be pasted on bedroom walls, to replacements for pin-up girls in barbershops and gas stations and finally in movies like the Austin Powers series, where it was the international man of mystery's Shaguar.

Jaguar coupes and convertibles don't die easy. The XKE survived from 1961-'74 before being replaced by the dreadfully inferior XJS, which languished in mediocrity for 22 years before being put out of its misery. The Jaguar XK-Series only lasted ten years, but even that is a long time for an automobile. The XK8 featured a classic Jaguar look with lots of Connolly leather and walnut trim. Although it began to look antiquated later in life with unintuitive controls and subpar materials, in the retro-crazed late 1990s, it was certifiably chic. The car's cramped interior dimensions and small trunk were never in style, however. In 2003, the Jaguar XK-Series engine was upgraded to 294 hp and 303 pound-feet of torque (from 284 lb-ft), sending the coupe from zero to 60 in 6.1 seconds. That year also saw a new six-speed automatic and more than 900 other mostly minor changes, none of which touched the still-attractive sheet metal. After that, the XK8 prowled about through 2006 without any significant updates.

The Jaguar XK8 is a fun car to drive, perhaps there is no car that gives its drivers such joy. Its effortless acceleration and precise steering attest to Jaguar's dedication to quality, luxury, and performance. One of the most important things to remember when maintaining, upgrading, or repairing this amazing car is to use the right parts. High quality parts along with regularly scheduled maintenance is the best way to ensure your Jaguar XK8 keeps performing at the highest level for many years to come. Jaguar XK8 Expansion Tanks provide a place for the engine's coolant to expand as it heats up, stopping your cooling system from leaking or boiling over, or cooling fluid from overflowing from the car's cooling system. The Jaguar XK8 Expansion Tank can fail due to bad weather or old age, in which case you need a new tank to keep the cooling systems in top condition. Your Jaguar XK8 Expansion Tank protects the radiator by providing space for cooling fluid and air to expand as engine temperatures rise. If you notice any leakage from your engine, stop into PartsGeek to have it checked out and, if your expansion tank needs replacing, you will be right where you need to be, where the best Jaguar XK8 oem and aftermarket parts are available at prices you can afford.