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The Jaguar XK European GT COUPÉ

The XK120 was Jaguar’s first sports car, a seminal model of timeless beauty that began the greatest era in the marque’s history. The Jaguar XK European GT Coupé is our reinterpretation of this iconic machine, meticulously handcrafted in strictly limited numbers to a standard befitting the world’s most prestigious concours events.

The breathtaking design and luxurious interior are perfectly matched to an uprated Jaguar engine and chassis in our singular pursuit of excellence, perfected.

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MOTORSPORT LEGEND,
HOLLYWOOD ICON

Unquestionably beautiful, the Jaguar XK120 was not only the fastest car in the world, but also the most desirable. Almost in an instant the XK120 took over Hollywood boulevards, driven by legends like Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper, and Tyrone Power. It will forever be synonymous with the glamour of 1950s Tinseltown.

It was a winner on the track too, taking first and second place at its racing debut at Silverstone in 1949, running at Le Mans a year later, and proving victorious in some of the world’s most gruelling rallies.

"One must be respectful of what was originally created in what was a very different time using very different methods."

Paul Howse – Jaguar XK European GT Chief Designer

Modifying or enhancing any iconic design should always be approached with the utmost care. One must be respectful of what was originally created in what was a very different time using very different methods.

The Jaguar XK European GT Coupé combines the same time-honoured craftsmanship that first brought the XK120 to life with cutting-edge design tools and technologies to reimagine and redefine the elements that made it so breathtakingly beautiful. It remains instantly recognisable as a Jaguar, but more muscular and more assertive – something that could have emerged from Browns Lane in the late 1950s as a ‘skunkworks’ project.

Lowering the roofline by more than two and a half inches makes the proportions even more elegant and purposeful. The bodysides now have real curvature – which, together with the wider front and rear arches, delivers a much more sculpted shape.

THE DESIGN

Over 5,000 hours of
BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP

Painstakingly hand-formed from aluminium alloy by master craftsmen using English wheels, every panel is a work of art, and the near-imperceptible differences arising from this centuries-old process ensure that no two cars will be exactly alike.

The panels are then assembled on a precision jig to guarantee dimensional accuracy and consistent panel gaps. Seam welding throughout adds strength and stiffness, while external joints are smoothed to perfection, ensuring a beautifully clean, flawless, contemporary appearance.

Perfecting each body by hand requires more than 2,000 hours alone, and is testament to the passion and meticulous attention to detail that defines everything we do.