Category: Jaguar
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Jaguar X150 XK and XKR: History, Specs and Buying Guide
UNUSUAL CARS MODEL GUIDE The X150 Jaguar XK replaced the X100 in 2006 with an aluminium body, modern chassis and a broader performance range. It appeared as XK and supercharged XKR coupés and convertibles, later gaining 5.0-litre engines and the focused XKR-S. Quick answer: Early cars use 4.2-litre naturally aspirated or supercharged V8s. The 2009…
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Jaguar XJ40, XJR and XJ12: History and Buying Guide
UNUSUAL CARS MODEL GUIDE The Jaguar XJ40 was the long-developed replacement for the original XJ saloon, sold from 1986 to 1994. It introduced the AJ6 straight-six, digital instruments on early cars and a more angular body, then evolved into refined 4.0-litre, XJR and V12 forms. Quick answer: XJ40 production began with 2.9- and 3.6-litre six-cylinder…
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Jaguar X350 and X358 XJR: History and Buying Guide
UNUSUAL CARS MODEL GUIDE The X350 Jaguar XJR moved the performance XJ into aluminium construction. Launched for 2003 with a 400PS supercharged 4.2-litre V8, it looked traditional but was lighter, stiffer and far more technically adventurous than the steel-bodied X308. Quick answer: the X350 XJR combines an aluminium monocoque, air suspension, six-speed automatic and supercharged…
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Jaguar S-Type R: History, Specs and Buying Guide
UNUSUAL CARS MODEL GUIDE The Jaguar S-Type R was the 400PS supercharged flagship of the retro-styled S-Type range. Produced from 2002, it combined the 4.2-litre AJ-V8, a six-speed automatic and restrained body changes with serious high-speed performance. Quick answer: the S-Type R uses a 4.2-litre supercharged V8 producing 400PS. Its strongest qualities are effortless pace,…