
2012 XKEC CLOTHING RANGE NOW AVAILABLE
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"MORE THAN JUST A CLUB"

Welcome to the XK8/XKR Enthusiasts Club (XKEC for short). The XKEC brings together worldwide owners and enthusiasts of the Jaguar XK8/XKR (X100 models) produced between 1996 to 2006 and also the XK/XK-R (X150 models) produced from 2006 to the present day. We are proud to acknowledge that our international membership, which is currently represented across twenty countries, is now the largest single model club of its kind that is dedicated solely to these models. Read more...

ARE YOU AN XK8/R OWNER AND FREE THIS SATURDAY (19th MAY 2012)?
THEN WHY NOT COME AND JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL NATIONAL GATHERING AT BLENHEIM PALACE. EVERYONE IS WELCOME, NOT JUST XKEC MEMBERS
The ninth annual 'GROWLER' event hosted by the XKEC (click below).

CLUB NEWS
XKEC TOUR SOMME BATTLEFIELDS IN FRANCE
Member Phil Erswell kindly took a small party of members to France over the weekend of 27th-29th April to visit the Somme Battlefields. Here are a couple of pictures of those on tour.


SOME "MAY" XKEC EVENT PICTURES
Here are some pictures from events held so far during May. The first was our Home Counties regional meet at the Sharnbrook Hotel Classic Car Show. The other is our attendance at The Fastlane Car Show in Corbridge, Northumberland. Click on either picture to view more photos.
OUR HOME COUNTIES MEET AT SHARNBROOK HOTEL

THE FASTLANE CAR SHOW IN CORBRIDGE


WOULD YOU LIKE ACCESS TO THE XKEC FORUM?

Alongside our FULL membership scheme the XKEC now also provides a 12 month "Forum Only" membership option which costs £20.00 (equates to £1.66 per month). Click HERE for further details.
Containing a mixture of fun and more serious technical matters the forum is a great way of seeking answers to any problems you may have or communicating with other fellow member/owners or technical experts. Known as the "XK Bible" by our members there are over 191,000 messages posted on the forum, some 21,300+ topics being discussed and around 600 members subscribing. The forum has become a wealth of knowledge and information that specifically relates to all Jaguar X100 / X150 models produced between 1996 to the present day.
SO WHY NOT JOIN NOW AND GAIN ACCESS TO ALL THE "XK" INFORMATION YOU'LL EVER NEED

OUT NOW...MAY 2012
E-NEWSLETTER
The May edition of the XKECs Members-Only E-Newsletter kindly sponsored by Sturgess Jaguar of Leicester has now been emailed out to all FULL members. As usual it contains all the very latest club information.

SPRING 2012 GROWLER MAGAZINE NOW AVAILABLE "ON-LINE" AND IN HARD COPY
The latest club magazine is now available in either hard copy or digital format to all FULL members. Packed full of interesting articles on the club and the XK world in general.
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CHROME NUMBER PLATE SURROUND WITH XKEC CLUB LOGO
A stylish chrome surround, elegantly finished with the XKEC Club logo underneath the lower edging. This high quality product is manufactured from durable injection moulded ABS plastic, and is designed to fit around regular shaped plates (113mm x 530mm). Fitted easily in minutes using the existing plate’s screw fittings, or fix with double-sided automotive tape.
Price: £25. Available through ADAMESH (Telephone: 01525 852419)
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JAGUAR XK NEWS
NEW EXCLUSIVE "ARTISAN SE" LAUNCHED

Jaguar have launched their latest model to the ever growing XK range with the new "Artisan SE". Available in both coupe and convertible form, this Special Edition model introduces a new interior with two exclusive Artisan interior colours, Navy with Jet headlining and Truffle with Canvas headlining. To complement the Poltrona Frau leather headlinings, two new veneer finishes have been introduced, Shadow Walnut and Dark Figured Aluminium. The model also features a 525W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, 16 by 16 way adjustable heated Performance seats, a heated steering wheel and keyless entry/start.
Convertible hood colours have also been carefully selected and include Black, Blue, Grey and Brown. Available in thee exterior colours including Celestial Black, Polaris White and Rhodium Silver, A new 20-inch "Orona style" alloy wheel design with polished finish completes the exterior changes. Available now... UK Pricing...£77,350 or Convertible – £82,500
NEW XKR-S CONVERTIBLE DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW

Jaguar have realesed a new XKR-S which is now available in convertible form. Exterior changes consist of gloss black paintwork, a dark technical finish to the forged 20" Vulcan alloy wheels and high performance brake callipers finished in either red or gunmetal. The convertible is available in a range of six colours, including Polaris White and British Racing Green. The hood comes in black as standard with a further six optional colours available.
Also exclusive to the XKR-S models are carbon-leather trimmed heated seats which feature integrated head rests, racing harness cut-outs and increased side and squab support to hold driver and passenger securely during high speed cornering.

Interior changes include a multifunction three-spoke leather steering wheel and Jaguar-embossed stainless steel pedals, soft-feel paint for the switches and gloss black centre console. An exclusive dark aluminium finish is available as standard with an optional Piano Black finish. Pricing begins at £103,000.




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