"Automatic gearbox
English charm
Exceptional driving comfort
The Jaguar XJ (Sir Lyon's name for eXperimental
Jaguar) appeared at the 1968 Paris Motor Show, but it was as early as
1962, a colossal investment was made in this car, which was intended to
The car's ambition was to renew the Jaguar range. It combines
modernism, tradition, comfort and good road holding.
The design by William Lyons combines purity and classicism and
classicism, and it remains so to this day.
In 1994, the XJ40 was replaced by the X300 (produced from September
1994 to June 1997), which differs from it mainly by its cosmetic
cosmetic changes. The X300 was the last of the larger Jaguars to receive
an inline 6-cylinder (AJ16) as well as a V-twin.
The successor model (X308) is an evolution of the
XJ X300, which will be equipped only with 8-cylinder V engines
V engines, a first for XJs. In reference to its engine, this model is also
model is also called XJ8. This model is only equipped with
5-speed automatic gearbox.
The three engines available are a 3.2-litre with 243bhp, and two
4-litre engines, a naturally aspirated 294 hp and a supercharged version with
supercharger version with 375 hp, used in the XJR and Daimler
Super V8.
The model presented is a 3.2 litre, 24 hp engine with automatic transmission. Its
blue paintwork matches perfectly with the beige leather interior.
beige leather interior. A sign of excellence and a hint of the past, the hand-painted border
on each side of the car reminds us that we are in the presence
that we are in the presence of a Jaguar, as well as the electric boot and
and the profusion of chrome. The handling of the car is a delight, and its
is a treat, and its absolute comfort doesn't belie the brand's aficionados.
the brand. However, the road test allowed us to note a lack of power.
lack of power, so a mechanical revision is necessary before
before we can enjoy the 243 HP of the V8 again. A nod to the
to the mechanic, the toolbox is located in the engine compartment.
engine compartment. So don't wait any longer to take the helm of this little
1.7 tonne liner, which will take you anywhere, in an atmosphere of
atmosphere of leather and wood, and if you feel like it,
A sport mode can be activated. "