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Jul 05, 2016 full test of the 2016 jaguar xjr, the new standardwheelbase model of jaguars flagship performance sedan. This lighter weight allowed jaguar to design a car that felt more involving than its competitors from behind the wheel. Established 2006, all cars maintained by our own workshop. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 19 xjr models nationwide. Jaguar xjr classic car hire in the midlands, from 24hrs or more. Andrew dobson, chief programme engineer, jaguar xjr. This jaguar xjr15 is just one of 53 ever made the drive.

The starting point for the xjr15 was the le mans winning jaguar xjr9. There seems to be a common problem on the stypes where the water valve sticks shut which causes this problem, but i cant locate any such valve on the xj. The xjr has all the breadth of capability you could wish for in a highperformance luxury saloon car. The xjrs proved to be a deeply impressive car when tested by the media in period. Its xjr nomenclature was based upon the preexisting series of specialised racing jaguar coupes campaigned in the usa by american bob tulliuss group 44 company. A way bigger than it needs to be, at 5,255 millimetres from bumper to bumper, b has more horsepower 575. Jan 02, 2018 this jaguar xjr 15 is just one of 53 ever made fitted with plenty of racing goodies and a 6. Mar 15, 2015 the cars driver lineup for daytona in 1990 was davy jones, jan lammers, and andy wallace. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car. This jaguar xjr15 is just one of 53 ever made fitted with plenty of racing goodies and a 6. Under normal driving conditions, the powertrain has no problem settling down, with. The jaguar xjr575 is a luxury sedan with huge power that trades blows with the best bigs from audi, bmw, and mercedesbenz. Jaguar xjr classic car hire worcestershire great driving days.

One of jaguars nearlyforgotten xjr15 supercars is for sale. The base xj and the portfolio are both available with jaguars instinctive allwheeldrive system, which continuously monitors driving and road conditions to maximize traction and handling. The jaguar xjr delivers an intoxicating 575ps wallop courtesy of its 5. Video in 1988, race car driver andy wallace took the top spot at le mans. The jaguar xj x350 is a fullsize fourdoor luxury sedansaloon manufactured and marketed. Jaguar xjr9s iconic wheel covers added a ton of downforce. The base xj and the portfolio are both available with jaguar s instinctive allwheeldrive system, which continuously monitors driving and road conditions to maximize traction and handling. Jaguar xjr, the new standardwheelbase model of jaguars flagship performance sedan. Unquestionably country club respectable, the xjr has the gracious look of classic jaguar sedans. The xj comes in several different models base xj, portfolio, supercharged and xjr.

A oneof53 jaguar xjr 15 supercar is up for sale, featuring the original 6. If it werent for the fact that youd have to be lacking a pulse to fall. If you want the best driver s car in the fullsize sedan segment, its the xjr. For example, you expect a leatherlined british luxury sedan to literally reek of class. Oxygen sensor heater circuit malfunction bank 1, sensor 2 oxygen sensors keep track of the oxygen levels in the air thats entering and leaving the catalytic converter. Out of the box, the xjr came with heated, leather seats, a powered drivers seat, sports suspension, parking sensors, traction control and a sat. The jaguar xj has been around since 1968 and has become one of britains favourite luxury cars. I have no heat on the driver s side, but the passenger side is fine. What could be better than a highquality jaguar xjr catalytic converter offered with an amazing low price guarantee. The chassis was mechanically based on the le manswinning xjr9, designed by tony southgate. Read our test of the new xjr and see photos at car and driver. The xjr s proved to be a deeply impressive car when tested by the media in period. All five xj models seat five, and all are equipped with a sixspeed. Fortunately, however, it was immediately clear that it hasnt detracted from the jaguars driver appeal at all.

In jag parlance, r always stands for rollicking good times. If you always thought the jaguar xj was a bit of a pussycat, jaguar has well and truly fixed that issue. Car and driver showed its support by taking the responsive and nimble sedan to seattles ridge motorsports park. The 2008 jaguar xj has a rich interior, good fuel economy, and a light touch, but its dowdy exterior is a major letdown. The car is accompanied by the original document pouch and books, as well as an extensive history file. Obviously jaguar is no stranger to performance, but this 2004 jaguar xjr is a different cat altogether. Oct 26, 2017 if you always thought the jaguar xj was a bit of a pussycat, jaguar has well and truly fixed that issue. A used jaguar xjr is the ultimate supercharged luxury. In a motor sport magazine group test, the jaguar went up against the porsche 928 gt, bmw 850i and the ferrari mondial t and came out on top.

Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The jaguar xjr is the british brands flagship luxury sedan with more horsepower and a sporty suspension. The exwalkinshaw racing, spa km wining1987 silk cut jaguar xjr8 endurance racing group c coupechassis no. Despite the 650mile 1,050 km predefined range, jeremy clarkson, who was driving the car at the time, had actually driven 800 miles 1,300 km, and. Full test of the 2016 jaguar xjr, the new standardwheelbase model of jaguars flagship performance sedan. Read about the new 1995 jaguar xjr, and how we test it. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Get the best deals on seats for jaguar xj8 when you shop the largest online selection at. The first jaguar xjr6 prototype was shakedown tested by driver martin brundle at snetterton on july 2, 1985. See hires pictures, prices and info on jaguar xjr s for sale in kenosha. Heres why this 2002 jaguar xj8 is best car to drive in new york city. Jan 21, 2020 autosport interviewed tony southgate, the man behind the jaguar xjr series of sports prototypes, to learn a bit more about the le manswinning xjr 9. As far as i can tell there is one heater core that has one in and one out pipe, both of.

Autosport interviewed tony southgate, the man behind the jaguar xjr series of sports prototypes, to learn a bit more about the le manswinning xjr. Jaguar teamed up with tom walkinshaw racing twr for. The nextgeneration jaguar xj signals an allelectric future for the esteemed brand and a muchneeded new direction for its aging large luxury sedan. Jaguars engineering team has taken the xjrs wick, wound it. Jaguars longstanding commitment to creating beautiful, contemporary, fast cars is reinforced once again with the unveiling of the new, special edition 400bhp xjr portfolio. The jaguar xjr15 began with a similar brief aimed at creating a group c car for the road. The jaguar sport xjr15 is a twoseater sports car produced by jaguar sport, a subsidiary of jaguar and tom walkinshaw racing between 1990 and 1992.

In 2021, jaguar xj goes electric range, charging, and battery life although the ipace has a modest allelectric driving range, we expect jaguar to improve upon that with the forthcoming xj. My next car will be a 2008 jaguar xjr, but im still keeping my 1999 jaguar xjr. In my simplistic reasoning at the time, if a f1 car for the road was a great idea, then a road legal group c car couldnt be far behind. Fort lauderdale showroom has a new car for your buying pleasure. I have all the time driveby and give me a thumbsup.

A oneof53 jaguar xjr15 supercar is up for sale, featuring the original 6. These sensors send that data back to the cars computer, which is often referred to as the powertrain control module pcm. The 2008 jaguar xj is available with a normally aspirated or supercharged 4. Get the best deals on sun visors for jaguar xj8 when you shop the largest. Jaguar s engineering team has taken the xjr s wick, wound it up, and shot the car out of a. With a 575hp supercharged v8 and limolike passenger space, this big cat provides highoctane performance and highquality comfort. With steering that was weighty and immediate and brakes that placed uncommon strain on optic nerves, it became obvious the chassis was developed with track use in mind. When i drive my jaguar xjr people stop and look at the car. Get the best deals on sun visors for jaguar xj8 when you shop the largest online selection at. A massively talented chassis results in an unexpectedly capable driver s car although the lowspeed ride might well be too firm for some. The mercedesamg s63 is a more technologically advanced car, its fast and it looks good, but the jaguar is a better driver s car. Welcome to critics notebook, a quick and offthecuff collection of impressions, jottings, and marginalia on whatever the drive writers happen to be driving. It really is a driver s car now and not just a luxury car with some. The jaguar xjr was introduced as a high performance edition of the xj series which was the fastest fourdoor production saloon.

Jaguar teamed up with tom walkinshaw racing twr for the first generation of the jaguar xjr. A used jaguar xjr is the ultimate supercharged luxury missile. The jaguar xjr was the first ever supercharged car that was manufactured by the automaker. The cars driver lineup for daytona in 1990 was davy jones, jan lammers, and andy wallace. It feels like a supercar disguised as a luxury vehicle.

Jaguars longwheelbase, 575horsepower xjr is more of everything bigger, more power, more luxury. After an infusion of reliable horsepower complements of ford motor company, the supercharged xjr became a big threat to the usual players from germany. In car and driver testing, the jaguar xjr managed to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in only 3. Jekyll been a car, he would have been a jaguar xjr. You expect the torch bearer for jaguars performance heritage to handle corners with catlike reflexes. This car is a bean bag with a jet pack, or a memory foam. Jaguar xjr meets the xjr9 lm under silverstone lights. Jaguar adds another 25 horses to the xjrs stable to create the xjr575, a light and nimble performer in a field of near limos. The xjr575 replaces the xjr in jaguars lineup, using a massaged version of the.