Thornley Kelham revealed the primary new undertaking in its bespoke European programme; the Jaguar XK European which builds on the success of their Lancia Aurelia Outlaw.
The bespoke programme permits clients to rework their automobiles into European specs which options an all-alloy light-weight physique penned by Mclaren P1 designer, Paul Howse. The mannequin includes a full vary of consolation upgrades, enhancements in addition to efficiency.
The programme weaves collectively concours restoration abilities, industry-leading design, motorsport -grounded engineering and mechanical experience all carried out in-house by Thoenley Kelham collectively together with his trusted companions.
The outside of the brand new Jaguar XK includes a lowered roofline, huge arches on the entrance and rear, huge alloy wire wheels, rear tail that creates a extra teardrop kind, rear lamps nestled into the bodywork, headlights with out the chrome bezels and a delicate crease down the bonnet which follows the cut up display into and over the roof.
The inside includes a redesigned dashboard, dials surrounded by physique shade aluminium enveloped within the best leather-based, seats which were improved to supply extra help, consolation and house, sporting design door with a brand new door launch, electrical home windows, a discreet roll cage and digital gauges.
The Jaguar XK is powered by a 3.8 litre straight-six all-alloy engine producing 160-220 bhp. The engine has been geared up with direct injection, a bespoke camshaft and rebored cylinders for both 300 hp or 340 hp relying on the specification.
An upgraded aluminium radiator with oil cooler in addition to louvered bonnet and redesigned vents and apertures can be found to make sure the brand new engine performs extra constantly at greater efficiency.
Moreover, the ability is delivered by means of the redesigned five-speed handbook transmission whereas the dealing with is enhanced with reconfigured suspension all-round, double wishbones on the entrance, coilovers, tuned Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs.
The restoration and modification course of took over 5000 hours to finish.
