The Jaguar XJ: A Luxury Sports Car

There are all sorts of cars that focus on luxury while there are others that focus on performance and power. The Jaguar XJ, like many other Jaguar cars, is a car that combines the two. The Jaguar XJ has a variety of standard features that will command your attention. Read on to find out more.

Every XJ has a V8 engine under the hood. A standard engine is powerful; a 4.2L aluminium V8 engine with 300 horsepower. It uses cam phasing to increase response with lower emissions. Advanced versions of the XJ feature higher performance engines. The R model features a supercharger with 400 horsepower.

Of the five XJ models, XJR is probably the most thrilling. The body uses a rivet-bonded aluminium alloy monocoque, which is stiffer and stronger and 40% lighter than steel. Independent, aluminium double-wishbone suspension with larger anti-roll bars, featuring R-tuned self-levelling air springs and enhanced Computer Active Technology, analyse road conditions and curtail pitch and roll. The level is lowered automatically at higher speeds so that the car will be more stable. In other words the closer to the ground the car is, the greater its stability.

The XJ employs a clever system of protecting the driver. Pre-tensioned 3-point safety belts serve all seating positions, and energy absorbent seats help guard front passengers. Driver and passenger airbags are deployed according to a number of factors including occupant position, weight and safety belt use, and side curtain airbags drop from above doors to help shield occupants. A similar concept to oxygen masks coming down on aircraft. Built into the car´s aluminium body are crumple zones and a rigid safety cell. Traction control varies power to wheels to limit slip. Four-channel anti-lock brakes, largest in the XJR and Super V8, stop the car with confidence and in treacherous conditions the braking force at each wheel is varied to help manage grip. Just like the other Jaguar cars, individual tyre pressure is continuously monitored, even the spare.

The interior of the car is also exquisite. Each interior is hand crafted with Peruvian boxwood and rich leather. Four-zone climate control is used along with a twelve speaker sound system that can work with the option Sirius Satellite Radio feature. The seats are also heated and can be adjusted in sixteen different ways.

There are different models of this luxury sports car. The basic model is the XJ8, which goes for $66,475. This model features the V8 300 horsepower engine with windshield wipers that automatically sense rain. It includes a standard monitoring system that measures tyre pressure and a navigation system that works with road information DVDs. It also works with a four year/fifty thousand mile warranty. All other models of the XJ offers this too.

Another option is the XJ Vander Plas. This features nineteen inch wheels and a six speed automatic system. The XJR's V8 engine is supercharged and can use up to 400 horsepower. The top of the range luxury sports car is the XJ Super V8 Portfolio. This car, which starts at $105,000, features all of the options listed earlier plus aluminium power vents, twenty inch wheels, navy leather and luxury carpet mats and tread plates.

In short, the Jaguar XJ is a luxury sports car that is very powerful. It boasts an array of features and impressive luxuries. It is also available in different models that are suitable for all tastes.

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