Road TestCar reviews - Jaguar - XJ - XJ8 sedanJaguar modelsThe Car16 May 2001 All alloy AJ-V8 32-valve engines replace old straight six and V12 There is a choice of three engines, 3.2 and 4.0-litre normally aspirated and high performance 4.0-litre supercharged Quad-cam V8 engines offer greater smoothness and power than six- cylinder predecessors. The 3.2-litre engine produces 179kW and the 4.0-litre 216kW Variable inlet cam phasing (VCP) system optimises valve timing, increasing both low-speed torque and top-end power New five-speed automatic transmissions feature a wide gear ratio spread, overdrive top gear and low-inertia torque converter A 32-bit electronic transmission control module determines gearshift points based on driver demands and road conditions Stability and traction control systems provide safe, controllable handling through electronic engine and brake intervention The security system features an immobiliser and auto locking on driveaway Service costs are reduced by a third compared to previous model over 100,000km Over 30 per cent of body structure is new or modified for improved quality and durability. Softer shapes for new bumpers and front grille freshen appearance Interior features new one-piece, slush moulded facia incorporating XK8-derived instruments. Centre console and one- piece door casings are also new Delicate, stylish analogue clock in dash centre adds to classy feel Climate control system offers improved warm-up and demister performance and enhanced refinement Did you know?A minimum of 80 per cent by weight of each V8 XJ Series is recyclableAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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