Jaguar XJ-Series 1995-00

     This is a luxury sedan which is equipped with a plethora of options and features, not the least of which are its engines, of which no less than five are available.  The engines are progressively more powerful, but none of them are particularly fuel efficient, and all require premium gasoline.  All deliver good bursts of power and sound powerful. Handling is precise and agile, and ride quality is excellent.  The interior room is adequate for four, and a bit squeezed for five.  Legroom is good, but headroom is poor; tall people may find themselves reclining the front seats more than they wish, or even slouching.  The control layout is a bit awkward, with the markings on many controls mysterious; much experimentation is necessary for a driver new to the XJ.  Despite the size of the car, the trunk is relatively small.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

245 hp I-6 SWB Sedan

$6,710

G, A

340 kg

1.85 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

290 hp V-8 SWB Sedan

$6,830

G, A

340 kg

1.96 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

313 hp V-12 SWB Sedan

$6,944

G, A

340 kg

2.02 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

322 hp I-6 SWB Sedan

$6,990

G, A

340 kg

2.04 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

370 hp V-8 SWB Sedan

$7,230

G, A

340 kg

2.16 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

245 hp I-6 LWB Sedan

$6,811

G, A

345 kg

1.87 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

290 hp V-8 LWB Sedan

$6,931

G, A

345 kg

1.98 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

313 hp V-12 LWB Sedan

$7,045

G, A

345 kg

2.04 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

322 hp I-6 LWB Sedan

$7,091

G, A

345 kg

2.06 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

370 hp V-8 LWB Sedan

$7.331

G, A

345 kg

2.18 tons

1+4

2

Headlights

Open

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

245 hp I-6 SWB Sedan

359/35

100/10

81

109

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

290 hp V-8 SWB Sedan

397/38

111/11

81

129

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

313 hp V-12 SWB Sedan

415/40

115/11

81

139

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

322 hp I-6 SWB Sedan

423/41

117/11

81

144

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

370 hp V-8 SWB Sedan

457/44

127/12

81

165

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

245 hp I-6 LWB Sedan

355/35

99/10

81

109

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

290 hp V-8 LWB Sedan

393/38

110/11

81

129

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

313 hp V-12 LWB Sedan

410/40

114/11

81

139

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

322 hp I-6 LWB Sedan

418/41

116/11

81

144

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

370 hp V-8 LWB Sedan

452/44

126/12

81

165

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

 

Jaguar XK8 1997

     This is more or less a sports coupe version of the XJ series, smaller, lighter, and with better handling, but still too heavy to be a true sports coupe.  The ride is a quite a bit softer than the typical sports car, and handling a bit less than most sports cars, with body lean being rather evident in cornering.  The engines, though they deliver a muted growl when worked, are never very loud, and deliver their power smoothly and without hesitation.  Unfortunately, they require premium fuel.  Acceleration is quick, able to go from 0 to 100 kph (Com Mov 139) in 5.3 seconds.  Interior room is scant, even for normal-sized people, and trunk space is barely enough for two people on a weekend jaunt.  The seats are comfortable and support well, but getting into them can be difficult due to the low-slung chassis. 

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

290 hp V-8 Coupe

$6,930

G, A

240 kg

1.67 tons

1+3

2

Headlights

Open

370 hp V-8 Coupe

$7,330

G, A

240 kg

1.88 tons

1+3

2

Headlights

Open

290 hp V-8 Convertible

$7,030

G, A

205 kg

1.75 tons

1+3

2

Headlights

Open

370 hp V-8 Convertible

$7,430

G, A

205 kg

1.95 tons

1+3

2

Headlights

Open

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

290 hp V-8 Coupe

463/45

129/12

75

129

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

370 hp V-8 Coupe

523/50

145/14

75

165

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

290 hp V-8 Convertible

443/43

123/11

75

129

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1

370 hp V-8 Convertible

501/48

139/13

75

165

Stnd

W(2)

HF1  HS1  HR1