the traditional Jaguar wood, a XKR steering wheel, both shifter and foot pedals from the XKR as well as XKR spoiler and enlarged exhaust tips. Nineteen inch cast alloy Atlas wheels were mounted. Xenon headlights were also featured. The 4.2L 294 horsepower V8 was capable of 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds (source: Jaguar promotional brochure); the transmission was a six speed Mercedes-Benz unit (ZF6HP26) (source: Jaguar promotional brochure). A navigation system was additionally available. Although production of the XK8/XKR ceased on Friday 27 May 2005, several Carbon Fiber Editions were registered as 2006 models in the USA. This was due to USA import/registration regulations. Victory Edition Introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles International Auto Show, the Victory Edition was offered in model year 2006, to "celebrate Jaguar's four championship wins in the North American Trans-Am road racing series and add to a successful lineage of special and limited edition XKs introduced since its launch," according to Jaguar's press statement. The statement went on to explain that "All four XK models – XK8 Coupe and Convertible and supercharged XKR Coupe and Convertible – will be offered as 'Victory' editions when the line-up goes on sale next summer. The new exterior styling changes introduced for the 2005 models continue to give the car a bolder, more aggressive and more muscular look." The Victory Edition was offered in all standard XK colours, plus four unique Victory Edition colours: Black Copper Metallic, Frost Blue Metallic, Bay Blue Metallic and Satin Silver Metallic. Victory Editions offered carbon fibre interior trim on XKR models, and a new Elm wood veneer on the XK8 models. Victory Editions also received special badging and accents. The "growler" badge on the hood (bonnet) had a unique checkered-flag background, and door sill plates featured checkered-flag emblems. Production of Victory Edition models was 1,050 cars. Neiman Marcus Edition In the 1996 Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog a 1997 XK8 special edition was offered. https://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19960911/news01821.html Production Between 1996 and 2005, Jaguar built 90,064 XKs: 19,748 XK8 coupé 46,760 XK8 convertible 9,661 XKR coupé 13,895 XKR convertible References External links XK8 Bible and other documents https://www.tothegarage.co.uk/services-1 XK8 Grand tourers Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Convertibles Coupés 2000s cars Cars introduced in 1996