Jaguar XJ

Jaguar built the XJ in 1979–2019. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 L to the 2018 Jaguar XJR575. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1979–2019
- Brand from
- UK
- Part of
- Tata
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 170 hp in the 2005 XJ8 L to 275 hp in the 2018 XJR575. It got heavier along the way: 1,627 kg for the 2005 car, 1,870 kg for the 2018. The most powerful here is the 2010 Jaguar XJ at 275 hp (205 kW), more than 59% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2010 Jaguar XJ, in 6.4 s.
Every XJ in the catalog
2008 Jaguar XJ
2010 Jaguar XJ
2016 Jaguar XJ
The XJ, Jaguar's all-aluminium luxury saloon, is more desirable than ever.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2018 Jaguar XJR575
The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1968 to 2019. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 XJ8 L | 170 hp (127 kW) | 321 lb-ft (435 Nm) | 8.2 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,627 kg (3,587 lb) | 2.7 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 2008 XJ | 207 hp (154 kW) | 321 lb-ft (435 Nm) | 8.2 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,659 kg (3,657 lb) | 2.7 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | Automatic, 6 Speed | 19 mpg |
| 2010 XJ | 275 hp (205 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 6.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,796 kg (3,959 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 2016 XJ | 275 hp (205 kW) | 443 lb-ft (601 Nm) | 6.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed, Automatic | 21 mpg |
| 2018 XJR575 | 275 hp (205 kW) | 443 lb-ft (601 Nm) | 6.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed, Automatic | 21 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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