The Jaguar XK Series entered the final year of first generation of production in 2006.  The sleek grand tourer would be redesigned for 2007, to include some of the styling cues of the 1961 Jaguar Type-E.  Ian Callum led the effort.  Callum also designed the DB7, which shared a platform with this first generation XK.  

The only changes for 2006 are minor exterior and interior details.  The XK is offered as a coupe or a convertible, and a limited production Victory Edition was also available in 2006.

The Coupe comes standard with automatic climate control, reverse-parking sensors, full power accessories, 18-inch wheels, cruise control, leather seating, power seats, a power memory function for the driver, and a 320-watt Alpine stereo.  Add-ons included a navigation system, xenon headlights, and adaptive cruise control.

The rear-wheel drive XK8 Coupe houses a 4.2 liter DOHC V-8.  It was the first Jaguar model model to use this engine.  The V-8 generates 294 horsepower and 303 pound-feet of torque, and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.