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Summary
Jaguar's XJ Series is one of the finest cars built today. Ford's involvement has undoubtedly had a lot to do with that achievement. The old quality bugaboo seems to be just a memory.BMW and Mercedes and the rest really can only be compared with the XJ8 in terms price because the Jaguar offers something altogether different. Special tuning and greatly increased horsepower transform the XJR into a high-performance sedan.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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XJ8 ($56,355); XJ8 L ($62,355); Vanden Plas ($67,655); Vanden Plas Supercharged ($83,355); XJR Supercharged ($69,355) |
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Engines:
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4.0-liter dohc 32v supercharged V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, dual side-impact airbags, ABS, all-speed traction control standard |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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48 months/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Coventry, England |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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XJR ($69,355) |
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Standard Equipment:
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(XJR) air conditioning, power windows, doors and locks, sunroof, leather upholstery, power seats, power steering column, garage door opener, chromatic mirror; XJR adds Alpine 320-watt sound system, heated front and rear seats, leather wrapped steering wheel with wood trim and controls for audio and cruise, premium Autolux leather upholstery |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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595 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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69950 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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370 @ 6150 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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387 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/22 |
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Wheelbase:
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113.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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197.8/70.8/52.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.1/59.0 |
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Turning circle:
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38.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.2/NA/41.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.3/NA/34.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4050 |
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Tires:
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P255/40ZR18 Pirelli |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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21.4 |
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