Jaguar XJ

Beautiful and fast like all Jaguars, with powerful engines, the XJ is peerless. Under the
hood of every XJ, a surging V-8 throbs. In standard trim, the engine is a 4.2-litre aluminum
V-8 developing 300 horsepower with cam phasing to boost throttle response
and reduce emissions. And this torque-rich power addresses the road with ardour.
Gear changes are accomplished via a six-speed ZF transmission, matched to the car’s
power curve to deliver smooth, precise shifts. In the R version, one of Jaguar’s most
powerful production engines, a supercharger is added, increasing output to 400
horsepower and enabling the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
What is timeless about a Jaguar is the care and craft lavished on its finishes. The look,
feel and function of the interior are typically British, prompting one to touch and try.
But really, when leathers are hand-selected and fitted, when controls and electronics
are precise, when burl walnut is hand crafted and Peruvian boxwood is hand inlaid,
this isn’t so much a surprise as it is…fulfillment. One could regard the XJ, especially
a long-wheelbase Vanden Plas, as a sort of private kingdom, equipped as you would
have it, crafted to emulate your preferences, your place in the world.

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