Jaguar XK

In the opposite manner to the way convertibles are traditionally designed, the coupé is based on the convertible. This meant that the Jaguar engineers could design the convertible without the drawbacks of the car looking like, and actually being, a coupé with the top chopped off. This makes the XK convertible exceptionally rigid and lightweight for a car of its type, offering an extremely impressive driving experience.

The XK convertible was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It features a conventional cloth top that will open or close in 18 seconds.

Photography by Richard Parsons.