Jaguar's new XK sports car, which Wheels24 uncovered earlier this year with exclusive spy photos, is to feature a potent turbodiesel engine.

The Jaguar XK is to be officially unveiled later this year with a 4.2-litre V8 engine.

There will also be a an entry-level 3.5-litre V8 petrol model as well as a supercharged XKR.

However, the big news is that Jaguar is also going the diesel route with the XK.

According to Auto Express will get a V8 turbodiesel V8, which is to be developed in conjunction with Land Rover.

This 4-litre engine will have a power output of about 270 hp while torque will be an incredible 440 lb/ft. The 0-62 mph sprint will be a mere seven seconds.

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MtViewGuy88, you are hereby officially sanctioned to wet yourself in response to this news, should you feel so inclined.

And yes, we know about the low-sulfur diesel that's coming out here soon enough. h: