🔥 FOR SALE: 1997 Jaguar XK8 600+HP LS3 SWAPPED HIGH-PERFORMANCE LUXURY COUPE 🔥
POSSIBLE TRADES ACCEPTED
✅ Root Beer Metallic | ✅ Carbon Fiber Hood | ✅ 6.2L LS3 V8 | ✅ 6L80E Auto | ✅ Showroom Meets Street Machine
🏁 Driver’s View – The Experience:
Slide into the rich tan leather seat, surrounded by mahogany wood trim, and grip the wheel. As you bump the key, the LS3 6.2L V8 roars to life with a deep, menacing growl that instantly reminds you—this is no ordinary Jaguar. You roll onto the road and crack the throttle: 600+ horsepower slams you back in the seat as the Borla exhaust and X-pipe deliver a soundtrack that’s pure muscle with a European accent. Every shift from the 6L80E transmission is fast and seamless, whether you’re in Normal, Sport, or TapShift mode. The ride is refined, but step on it and the aggressive camshaft wakes up like a beast, snarling through the carbon fiber hood with a sound and fury that turns heads and dominates the street. It’s luxury. It’s performance. It’s unforgettable.
🧰 Build Overview:
This is not just a custom Jaguar—it’s a professionally built high-performance resto-mod. Blending timeless design with next-generation muscle, this 1997 Jaguar XK8 features a Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 Connect & Cruise Crate Engine and 6L80E transmission, enhanced to deliver over 600 horsepower.
🔧 Powertrain Details:
LS3 6.2L V8 – 600+ HP (upgraded from 525HP base)
CPP Engine Controller & Harness – plug-and-play, no third-party tuning needed
GM 6L80E 6-Speed Auto Transmission w/ stall converter
Upgraded Fuel System – built to support high output
Custom Borla Exhaust System with X-pipe
Aggressive Performance Camshaft – lumpy idle, raw power
Carbon Fiber Hood – heat-reducing, lightweight, aggressive look
📊 Engine Specifications:
Power: 525 HP (base) @ 6300 RPM | 600+ HP (upgraded)
Torque: 489 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
376 CID (6.2L) | 10.7:1 Compression
Hydraulic Roller Cam (.525″ Lift)
L92-style Aluminum Cylinder Heads
6600 RPM Max GM Recommended Redline
92 Octane Premium Fuel
⚙️ Transmission (6L80E):
650 lb-ft torque rating
Gear Ratios: 1st – 4.02 / 6th – 0.67
3 Modes: Normal / Sport / TapShift
Includes truck-style oil pan (low profile pan available)
Fully programmed transmission controller included
🛋️ Exterior & Interior:
Root Beer Metallic Paint – deep, rich, and flawless
Carbon Fiber Hood – aggressive styling and heat management
Custom Alloy Performance Wheels – wrapped in performance tires
Cross-Drilled Brake Rotors – performance stopping power
Luxurious Tan Leather Power Seats – loaded with comfort options
Genuine Mahogany Dash and Interior Trim – timeless British craftsmanship
Full power accessories, premium sound, and more
💬 Summary:
This 1997 Jaguar is a true unicorn—a rare blend of classic elegance and modern performance. The exterior is eye-catching and refined, while the drivetrain offers supercar-level power with reliable, daily-drivable components. Whether you’re cruising or carving corners, this car will thrill you every time you turn the key.
📦 Sale Info:
Clear title
Clean Car Fax
Shipping & crating available (at buyer’s expense)
VIN, more photos, and walkaround video available upon request
Serious inquiries only
321-663-6608
