Report - Jaguar XK could make a comeback

05/12/2014 - 18:30 ,   Paranjay Dutt

Although with the F-Type's presence, it will be more of GT car.

If the demise of once the only sports car in Jaguar's line up (before the F-Type arrived) saddened you, chances of its revival might brighten up your day. According to a recent report, Jaguar can still consider the XK for the GT segment.

The Jaguar XK range also included a 542 hp variant, the XKR-S.

In a recent interview with Autocar UK, Jaguar XK's project leader, Russ Varney, mentioned that while the brand's focus (in the sports car segment) is on building the F-Type portfolio, there still are things that a car like the XK could do. He also acknowledges that while the XK was positioned somewhere between a GT and a sports car, its GT traits could have been better.

Coming back to the present day scenario, Jaguar has the F-Type (both in coupe and convertible versions) to take care of the sports car segment. A slightly bigger vehicle, that is more focussed on covering ground fast rather than setting its rear wheels ablaze should fit well. And that's where the XK comes in.

Although it's too soon to say anything, but even if the XK returns, it will be a grand tourer.

Also read: Jaguar XKR-S review 

[Source: Autocar]

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