2009 Jaguar XJ Series
MSRP
$98,500
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Large
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
13.9
energuide estimate - hwy
9.1
engine type
Supercharged Gas V8
displacement
4.2L/256
sae net horsepower @ rpm
400 @ 6100
sae net torque @ rpm
413 @ 3500
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
85.7
wheelbase
119.4
length, overall
200.4
width, max w/o mirrors
83.0
height, overall
57.0
trunk volume
16.4
Base Curb Weight
3946
Cruising Range - City
1449.43
Cruising Range - Hwy
2213.97
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.87
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.22
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.67
Front Tire Size
P255/35ZR20
Rear Tire Size
P255/35ZR20
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
20 x 9
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 9
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Variable
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38.1
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.00 x 1.26
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.83 x 0.79
Front Head Room
38.4
Front Leg Room
43.1
Front Shoulder Room
58.3
Second Head Room
38.6
Second Leg Room
38.7
Second Shoulder Room
58.2
Track Width, Front
61.3
Track Width, Rear
60.9
Min Ground Clearance
5.1
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The shocking 2010 Jaguar XJ is finally the car chief designer Ian Callum has threatened to deliver for years. The new XJ is powered by three versions of the new 5.0-litre V8: a 385-hp version in the regular model, a 470-hp supercharged version, and a high-output 510-hp version in the Supersport. There’s a stretched wheelbase L version to take on the limos from its German competitors. The cabin features the most dramatic design in a production car today.

 

Pros

Stunning victory for Jaguar

Cons

Will put off ‘traditional’ customers