Pros
Among the finest luxury saloons in the world. High
performance. Amazing looks.
Cons
Expensive.
Overview
The Jaguar XJ is the British firms popular high-mark luxury
saloon with a considerable history and status in British motoring. The XJ
was launched in 1968 as the Jaguar flagship model which it continues to hold
through to this day. It was the last
Jaguar saloon to benefit from input from Jaguar founder Sir
William Lyons. There are numerous models spread over 5 series from the XJ12
version, with a 5.3 L V12 engine, launched in 1972, to Jaguars 2007 400bhp 4.2
litre supercharged V8 - which has the ability to speed from 0-60mph in 5.0
seconds. The 2007 Jaguars sports suspension and powerful R braking system adds
to the high performance. Signature features include 20ins Cremona wheels, R leather seats,
aluminium finish power vents and black painted brake callipers. The XJ is the
finest exponent of Jaguars lightweight aluminium technology in which it is a world
leader and which has helped revive its fortunes among the worlds best luxury cars.
In the UK the
Jaguar XJ is a popular vehicle boasting over 20 per cent market share in the
large luxury segment. In 2006 sales were up 25 per cent over the previous year.
These cars are modern classics which do justice to the class of the original
60s and 70s models. The XJs awards in recent years
include Luxury Car of the Year in the Business Car Awards.
2007 Jaguar XJ - Green Credentials
Jaguars XJ 2.7 Diesel was named the greenest luxury car on Britains
roads in the Environmental Transport Association 2007 Car Buyers Guide. The
award recognised Jaguars CO2 and fuel consumption record. This award helped confirm Jaguars flagship
model reputation as an energy efficient luxury vehicle. The car has been tested
to cover 1000.2 miles on a single tank of fuel. Thats an average fuel
consumption of 53.5mpg.
2007 XJ Jaguar Engine Performance Specification
- ENGINE
2.7 Litre V6 Diesel 3.0 Litre V6 Petrol 4.2 Litre V8 Petrol 4.2 Litre V8
Petrol Supercharged
- Cylinders/valves
per cylinder 6/4
- Bore/stroke
mm 81/88 89.0/79.5 86.0/90.3
- Capacity
cc 2,720 2,967 4,196
- Maximum
power (kW) @ rev/min 204 (152) @ 4,000 240
(179) @ 6,800 300 (224) @ 6,000 400 (298) @ 6,100
- Maximum
torque . (Nm) @ rev/min 321 (435) @ 1,900
221 (300) @ 4,100 310 (420) @ 4,100 408 (553) @ 3,500
- Compression
ratio: 1 17.3 10.5 11.0 9.1
- Transmission
6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
- PERFORMANCE
(manufacturers estimates)
- Acceleration
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) sec 7.8 (8.2) 7.8 (8.1) 6.3 (6.6) 5.0 (5.3)
- Top speed
mph (km/h) 141 (225) 145 (233) 155 Limited (250) 155 Limited (250)
- FUEL
CONSUMPTION(1)
- Urban
mpg (l/100km) 26.0 (10.8) 17.8 (15.9) 16.9 (16.7) 15.8 (17.9)
- Extra
urban mpg (l/100km) 43.7 (6.5) 37.9 (7.4) 33.8 (8.4) 32.3 (8.7)
- Combined
mpg (l/100km) 35.0 (8.1) 26.9 (10.5) 24.8 (11.4) 23.4 (12.1)
2007 Jaguar XJ Standard Features
EXECUTIVE (2.7D/3.0)
- Standard
wheelbase
- 6-speed
electronic automatic transmission
- Traction
control
- Computer
Active Technology Suspension (CATS)
- Standard
air suspension
- Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
- Vented
disc brakes, front and rear
- Electric
Parking Brake (EPB)
- Diesel
Particulate Filter (
- Carelia 8.5J x 19_ alloy wheels
- Space
saver spare wheel
- Body
colour grille surround with bright mesh grille
- Black
mesh lower grille
- Body
colour side power vents
- Chrome
side window surrounds
- Halogen
headlamps with automatic on/off
- Front
fog lamps
- Parking
aid with rear sensors
- Heated
exterior mirrors with electric adjustment, integrated indicators and
ground illumination
- Rain
sensing windscreen wipers
- Heated
windscreen with timer
- Rear
spoiler
- Executive
rear badge
- Comfort
front seats with leather seat facings (12/12 way)
- Variable
heated front seats
- Fixed
rear bench seats
- Burr
Walnut veneer
- Leather
4-spoke steering wheel with multi-function controls for audio, cruise
control, Bluetooth telephone connectivity and (optional) JaguarVoice
- Cruise
control
- Leather
gear knob with chrome sides
- Automatic
climate control with air filtration and dual zone temperature control for
driver and front passenger
- Analogue
clock
- Carpet
mat set
- Foot
pedals with electric adjustment
- Front
and rear electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap
- Interior
rear view mirror with auto-dimming
- Rear
ashtray with cigar lighter
- Steering
column with electric adjustment for height and reach with entry and exit
tilt-away
- Sun
visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Trip
computer with dual function
- Twin
rear cup holders
- Variable
ratio speed sensitive power steering
- Jaguar
Sound System
- Bluetooth
telephone connectivity
- Memory
Pack
SPORT PREMIUM (2.7D)
- Black
side window surrounds
- Metallic
paint
- Xenon
automatic headlamps
- Headlamp
washers
- Parking
aid with front sensors
- Power-folding
exterior mirrors
- R
seats with leather seat facings (16/12 way) and contrast stitch detail
- Aluminium
veneer
- Twin
front cup holders
- Cremona 9J x 20_ alloy wheels
- Navigation
system
- 6-disc
luggage compartment CD changer
- JaguarVoice front voice control
SOVEREIGN (2.7D/3.0/4.2)
- Bright
mesh lower grille
- Metallic
paint
- Xenon
automatic headlamps
- Headlamp
washers
- Parking
aid with front sensors
- Power-folding
exterior mirrors
- Sovereign
rear badge
- Soft
grain seats with leather seat facings (16/16
way) and contrast piping
- Variable
heated rear seats
- Elm
veneer
- Twin
front cup holders
- Polaris
8.5J x 19_ alloy wheels
- Navigation
system
- Jaguar
Premium Sound System
- 6-disc
luggage compartment CD changer
- JaguarVoice front voice control
- Soft
Grain Leather Pack
XJR (4.2 Supercharged)
- Sport
suspension
- Jaguar
high performance braking system with
- Jaguar
R branded brake
- Bright
mesh lower grille
- Aluminium
finish side power vents
- Aluminium
finish front lower side pockets (
- Black
side window surrounds
- Metallic
paint
- Xenon
automatic headlamps
- Headlamp
washers
- Parking
aid with front sensors
- Power-folding
exterior mirrors
- R
rear badge
- R
seats with leather seat facings (16/12 way) and contrast stitch detail
- Cooled
front seats
- Aluminium
veneer
- R
leather gear knob with chrome sides
- Electric
rear window sunblind
- Twin
front cup holders
- Cremona 9J x 20_ alloy wheels
- Navigation
system
- Jaguar
Premium Sound System
- 6-disc
luggage compartment CD changer
- JaguarVoice front voice control
Safety As Standard
- Adaptive
Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.)
- Driver
and passenger front airbags
- Side
curtain airbags
- Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS)
- Emergency
Brake Assist (EBA)
- Energy
absorbent seating system
- High
level rear stop lamp
- Front
and rear seatbelt pre- with belt
reminder
Security As Standard
Security system with remote control central locking
deadlocking, drive-away locking,
glass breakage, ultrasonic
intrusion sensing, vehicle imobiliser and passive
sounder with
battery back-up.
2007 Jaguar XJ Performance Specification
