When did the Jaguar XJ8 V6 come out?
When it arrived in 2004 the double overhead camshaft 3.0-litre V6 had 179 kW at 6800 revs and 300 Nm at 4100 revs. There was no lack of zip with the XJ; even the V6 was quick.
Which is faster Jaguar XJ8 V6 or supercharged V8?
When asked the V6 would race to 100 km/h in just 8.1 seconds, faster than the small V8 in its predecessor, but the smooth short stroke 3.5-litre V8 required half a second less to make the same journey. The larger V8 took around 6.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, the supercharged version was even less.
How long does it take a Jaguar XJ8 to reach 100 km / h?
The larger V8 took around 6.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, the supercharged version was even less. With a solid, rigid foundation the XJ had a stable platform that could support the sort of handling the Jaguar engineers wanted to achieve, but it was just the start.
What was the wheelbase of a 2003 Jaguar XJ8?
The XJ8 of 2003 boasted a similar balance despite being significantly larger than the model it replaced. It was longer, wider and taller than its earlier cousin, and also had a longer wheelbase and reduced front overhang.
Are there any issues with the 2004 Jaguar XJ8?
Still no issues whatsoever. Only maintenance is changing fluids. The 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8 (350) are the last, repeat last, of the traditional Jaguars in terms of styling and traditional luxury interiors. I’m convinced these cars will or are becoming modern classics.
Where can I buy a Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas?
UPDATE AS OF 7/2019: In July 2019 I purchased a 2008 XJ Vanden Plas from a dealer in Palm Springs. Car had 29k miles and I paid $17.8k for a car that originally sold for $84k at Desert European Jaguar in Rancho Mirage.
Is the Jaguar XJ8 350 a classic car?
Only maintenance is changing fluids. The 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8 (350) are the last, repeat last, of the traditional Jaguars in terms of styling and traditional luxury interiors. I’m convinced these cars will or are becoming modern classics.
What kind of transmission does the new Jaguar XJ have?
Most of the aluminum suspension pieces of the new XJ are those found on the 2003 S-type. So is the excellent ZF six-speed automatic that Jaguar shares with Audi, BMW, and others. But arranging the automatic transmission’s manual override in Jaguar’s age-old J-gate shifter isn’t such a good idea.