Convertible and Coupe Bodyshells
Convertible And Coupe Bodyshells
For added rigidity, convertibles have internal sill reinforcing tubes and a tubular brace is installed between each BC post and the rear seat squab panel.
'A' post inners support the windshield and body side assemblies. The coupe body sides are one-piece assemblies each incorporating part of the outer sill, 'A' and 'B' posts and cantrail reinforcement and are joined to the rear tonneau.
The convertible has cropped coupe monosides with the outer wheel arches bonded to the tonneau. Both treadplates are bright finish with the car designation, Jaguar XK8, inscription added. To accommodate the folded top, the convertible rear seats are of a dedicated design and are not interchangeable with the coupe seats.
A one-piece soft tonneau cover, color keyed to the vehicle interior and secured by two Tenax fasteners, two velcro pads and two press studs, is retained by the trunk lid when in place. It is stowed in a bag on the front face of the trunk.
The coupe rear parcel shelf is trimmed in headlining cloth. It has provision for air extraction and has child seat anchorage points. For some markets, the rear parcel shelf also incorporates a high mounted stop light cover. Acoustic cloth covered speakers, courtesy lamps, integral armrests and stowage trays are incorporated in the coupe one-piece, moulded rear quarter casing.
The convertible rear quarter casing is similar to the coupe but does not have armrests fitted. The body has two-piece, LHS and RHS, carpets joined at the center console. Single color moulded carpets are fitted to the trunk. The coupe roof is trimmed in a one-piece moulded 6 mm thick cloth headlining supported by four body tangs, sun visor fixings at the front, and the rear quarter casings at the rear.
The header console incorporates two courtesy lamps and switched map lights. The convertible has a padded serviceable headlining and header console. On some market versions, garage door opener switches are also fitted in the header console.