Just one transmission is offered in the new XK, but it’s a beauty. Jaguar’s six-speed sequential automatic, significantly revised with paddle shifters in lieu of the traditional “J” gate and offering both Drive and Drive Sport (DS) modes, features faster shift times thanks to dual clutches that control the amount of torque delivered during upshifts, according to Jaguar engineers. This means that there is no torque interrupt while shifting, making the total shift sequence take all of 600 milliseconds, according to Jaguar. What this means to drivers is that shifts are virtually instantaneous. Another feature of the transmission is its adaptive gearing, based on driver input and road conditions.

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