Jaguar XK 0–60 Times
The Jaguar XK 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 33 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Jaguar XK is the 2013 Jaguar XK XKR-S Convertible , which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.30 seconds at 119.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Jaguar XK is the 1997 Jaguar XK XK8 Convertible, which took 7.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 33 verified production tests of the Jaguar XK, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.23 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.63 seconds at 105.99 mph.
Fastest 0–60 4.00sec 2013 XKR-S Convertible · stock
Average 0–60 5.23sec Across 33 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.63sec @ 106.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.00sec 1997 XK8 Convertible
Across 33 verified production runs, the Jaguar XK ranges from 4.00 to 7.00 seconds 0–60, with a 5.23-second average.
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Jaguar XK Performance Overview
Jaguar’s XK spans 1997 to 2014 as a front-engine, V8-powered grand touring coupe and convertible, covered here by 33 verified tests. The X100 generation (1997–2006) began with the naturally aspirated AJ-V8 in XK8 form, where the 1997 XK8 Convertible reached 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, while supercharged XKR models with AJ34S power quickly reset the pace. By 2000, the XKR posted a 5.0-second 0-60 run, and the 2001 XKR Silverstone lowered that to 4.9 seconds, reflecting the early shift from 290-hp naturally aspirated cars to supercharged variants rated as high as 390 hp.
The X150 generation (2007–2014) moved the XK into a quicker phase, still gasoline-only but with broader output from 300 to 550 hp across naturally aspirated and supercharged AJ-V8 derivatives. The 2007 XKR cut 0-60 to 4.4 seconds, the 2008 XKR to 4.2, and a 2010 XKR reached 4.0 seconds, a figure later matched by the 2013 XKR-S Convertible, the model’s quickest recorded 0-60. At the end of production, the most extreme factory version also set the line’s best quarter-mile: the 2014 XKR-S GT at 12.3 seconds @ 119.7 mph. Today, the XK stands as a gasoline-only two-generation line averaging 5.23 seconds to 60 mph.
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Jaguar XK 0–60 Times by Generation: X100 to X150
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X150 | 2007–2014 | 4.86s | 4.00s — 2013 XKR-S Convertible | 19 | The X150 generation (2007–2014) averaged 4.86 seconds to 60 mph across 19 production tests, led by the 2013 XKR-S Convertible at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 550 hp across 4.2L Supercharger V8, 4.2L V8, 5.0L Supercharger V8, 5.0L V8 configurations. |
| X100 | 1997–2006 | 5.74s | 4.90s — 2001 XKR Silverstone | 14 | The X100 generation (1997–2006) averaged 5.74 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 2001 XKR Silverstone at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 290 to 390 hp across 4.0L Supercharger V8, 4.0L V8, 4.2L Supercharger V8, 4.2L V8 configurations. |
X150 2007–2014
Avg 0–60 4.86s
Fastest 4.00s
Tests 19
2013 XKR-S Convertible
The X150 generation (2007–2014) averaged 4.86 seconds to 60 mph across 19 production tests, led by the 2013 XKR-S Convertible at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 550 hp across 4.2L Supercharger V8, 4.2L V8, 5.0L Supercharger V8, 5.0L V8 configurations.
X100 1997–2006
Avg 0–60 5.74s
Fastest 4.90s
Tests 14
2001 XKR Silverstone
The X100 generation (1997–2006) averaged 5.74 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 2001 XKR Silverstone at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 290 to 390 hp across 4.0L Supercharger V8, 4.0L V8, 4.2L Supercharger V8, 4.2L V8 configurations.
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Jaguar XK 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
33 production tests · 12 years ▾
2014 Jaguar XK
1 production run Avg 0–60 4.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.30 sec
Production Tests 1
#03
2014 Jaguar XK XKR-S GT
4.10sec 0–60
12.30s ¼ mi @ 119.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.7 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 550 hp
- Torque
- 502 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,950 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 33 production runs
How we verify Jaguar XK performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Jaguar XK trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Jaguar XK 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Jaguar XK performance FAQs
10 questions The 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT runs 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds. It pairs a 550-hp supercharged AJ133 V8 with rear-wheel drive and also covers the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds at 119.7 mph, making it one of the quickest XK variants tested.
The quickest Jaguar XK to 60 mph on record is the 2013 XKR-S Convertible at 4.0 seconds. For quarter-mile performance, the fastest XK is the 2014 XKR-S GT, which posts a 12.3-second pass at 119.7 mph. Those two models represent the XK nameplate's best verified acceleration results.
The fastest stock Jaguar XK to 60 mph is the 2013 XKR-S Convertible, recorded at 4.0 seconds. All 33 Jaguar XK tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than that. For quarter-mile pace, the stock leader is the 2014 XKR-S GT at 12.3 seconds and 119.7 mph.
For the 2014 model year, the recorded Jaguar XK test is the XKR-S GT, which reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. It also runs the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds at 119.7 mph. That makes the final-year XK one of the quickest factory Jaguar grand tourers of its era.
The X150-generation Jaguar XK, sold from 2007 to 2014, averages 0-60 mph in 4.86 seconds across 19 tests. The fastest X150 is the 2013 XKR-S Convertible at 4.0 seconds. Power outputs in this generation range from 300 to 550 hp, with naturally aspirated and supercharged gasoline engines offered.
The X100-generation Jaguar XK, built from 1997 to 2006, averages 0-60 mph in 5.74 seconds across 14 tests. Its quickest version is the 2001 XKR Silverstone at 4.9 seconds. X100 models span 290 to 390 hp and were offered with both naturally aspirated and supercharged gasoline engines.
The fastest X150 Jaguar XK is the 2013 XKR-S Convertible, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds. That edges out the 2014 XKR-S GT at 4.1 seconds in the sprint to 60. Across the full X150 generation, the average 0-60 time is 4.86 seconds over 19 recorded tests.
The XKR-S is quicker. Across verified runs, the Jaguar XKR averages 4.86 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 4.2 seconds, while the XKR-S averages 4.23 seconds with a best of 4.2 seconds. The broader pattern shows the more focused XKR-S trims clustering closer to the low-4-second range.
The Jaguar XK8 Convertible averages 0-60 mph in 6.58 seconds across five tests, with a best run of 6.1 seconds. At the other end of the range, the slowest Jaguar XK recorded overall is a 1997 XK8 Convertible at 7.0 seconds, showing how much quicker later supercharged XKR models became.
Across all 33 Jaguar XK tests, the average quarter-mile time is 13.63 seconds at 106 mph. The quickest Jaguar XK in the quarter-mile is the 2014 XKR-S GT, which runs 12.3 seconds at 119.7 mph. That result stands as the strongest straight-line quarter-mile performance for the model line.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Jaguar XK can do, not a single marketing claim.
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