Difference between 3.5 and 4.2 XK?
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Difference between 3.5 and 4.2 XK?
Hello Guys,
I just registered, live in Geneva and want to buy an XK from 2006 up.
I am aiming for a 06-07-08 model. i have found two kind of engines the 3.5 with 258hp and the 4.2 with 300hp.
Can someone explain the difference between them?
Fuel economy?
Do you really notice the extra 50hp?
Why would they launch this less powerful version'
Thanks
I just registered, live in Geneva and want to buy an XK from 2006 up.
I am aiming for a 06-07-08 model. i have found two kind of engines the 3.5 with 258hp and the 4.2 with 300hp.
Can someone explain the difference between them?
Fuel economy?
Do you really notice the extra 50hp?
Why would they launch this less powerful version'
Thanks
Never knew that engine was an option? Most be for other markets. I would bet there is a huge difference in performance. Even the 4.2 is not going to throw you into your seat. It has enough power for regular driving and is a joy as a daily. Very well put together and looks just so amazing.
I have shown the XK and few British car days, and when parked next Vantages, most people thought the the XK was just better looking, FWIW.
I have shown the XK and few British car days, and when parked next Vantages, most people thought the the XK was just better looking, FWIW.
Welcome to the forum, when you get a moment stop by or new members area and introduce yourself.
The 3.5L XK was sold in European markets because of some tax issues, a 4.2L costs more to register because of engine size, so the 3.5L was sold in Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, etc.
The X350 XJ also had the 3.5L available in certain markets.
Yes it's down on power compared to the 4.2L, not sure if there is any real difference in economy to be seen. In the XJ it was basically the same performance as the old 3.0L V6, but with V8 burble and slightly better economy.
The 3.5L XK was sold in European markets because of some tax issues, a 4.2L costs more to register because of engine size, so the 3.5L was sold in Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, etc.
The X350 XJ also had the 3.5L available in certain markets.
Yes it's down on power compared to the 4.2L, not sure if there is any real difference in economy to be seen. In the XJ it was basically the same performance as the old 3.0L V6, but with V8 burble and slightly better economy.
Last edited by Cambo; Sep 10, 2014 at 07:52 AM.
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They are both V8's! but with your mountains I would think you would be happier with the extra HP of the 4.2L..............however, either will be great vehicles and it is the best Jag. model I've ever owned (had 13 since 1959!).
Happy hunting, get one soon! Adrian
Happy hunting, get one soon! Adrian
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Welcome to the forum, when you get a moment stop by or new members area and introduce yourself.
The 3.5L XK was sold in European markets because of some tax issues, a 4.2L costs more to register because of engine size, so the 3.5L was sold in Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, etc.
The X350 XJ also had the 3.5L available in certain markets.
Yes it's down on power compared to the 4.2L, not sure if there is any real difference in economy to be seen. In the XJ it was basically the same performance as the old 3.0L V6, but with V8 burble and slightly better economy.
The 3.5L XK was sold in European markets because of some tax issues, a 4.2L costs more to register because of engine size, so the 3.5L was sold in Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, etc.
The X350 XJ also had the 3.5L available in certain markets.
Yes it's down on power compared to the 4.2L, not sure if there is any real difference in economy to be seen. In the XJ it was basically the same performance as the old 3.0L V6, but with V8 burble and slightly better economy.
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