JAGUAR has freshened up its XK8 range with a new engine and transmission, tweaked styling and extra electronic gadgetry. The XK8 gains the normally-aspirated 300bhp 4.2-litre V8 engine already seen in the Jaguar S-type, along with its six-speed automatic transmission, while the XKR will have a supercharged 400bhp version of the engine.

Prices start at £48,700 on the road for the XK8 coupe, rising to £63,350 for the XKR convertible.