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2002 Jaguar XJ-Series Review: Summary & Specs

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2002 Jaguar XJ-Series Review

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2002 XJ-Series Review Summary & Specifications

Jaguar's XJ Series boasts some of the finest cars built today. Ford's involvement has undoubtedly contributed to that achievement. The old quality bugbear is just a memory now.

The XJ models are Jaguar's largest sedans, and compete against the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Infiniti Q45, and LexusLS 430. Yet in many ways a Jaguar has no competition at all.

Jaguar's XJ8 provides a driving experience that's distinctive from those of the German and Japanese luxury cars. Mercedes-Benz and BMW share a ride that is more on the firm side and generally feel tight and buttoned up. Lexus and Infiniti offer a softer ride and a more relaxed atmosphere. The XJ8 is wonderfully comfortable with an elegant feel. BMW and Mercedes and the rest really can only be compared with the XJ8 in terms of price, because the Jaguar offers something altogether different.

Vanden Plas offers the ultimate in luxury and is a wonderful automobile.

Special tuning and greatly increased horsepower transform the XJR into a high-performance sedan.

Review Sections
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• Lineup
• Walkaround
• Interior
• Driving Impressions
• Summary & Specifications
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2002 Jaguar XJ-Series Specs
Vehicle CategoryLuxury Cars
EditorMitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief
Model LineupXJ8 ($56,330); XJ Sport ($59,330); Vanden Plas ($68,330); Super V8 ($79,330); XJR ($71,830); XJR100
Engines (standard)4.0-liter dohc 32-valve V8
Transmissions (standard)5-speed automatic
Engines (optional)4.0-liter dohc 32-valve V8; 4.0-liter dohc 32-valve supercharged V8
Transmissions (optional)5-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)dual front airbags, dual side-impact airbags, rear child-seat anchors, ABS, all-speed traction and stability control
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty48 months/50,000 miles
Assembled InCoventry, England
Manufacturer Phone1-800-4-JAGUAR
Manufacturer URLwww.jaguar.com/us
Base Price MSRP56330


2002 Jaguar XJ-Series Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPVanden Plas ($68,330)
Standard Equipmentair conditioning; power windows, doors and locks; sunroof; leather upholstery; power seats; power steering column; HomeLink garage door opener; chromatic mirror, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers; Vanden Plas adds CATS, Alpine 320-watt sound system, heated front and rear seats, leather wrapped steering wheel with wood trim and controls for audio and cruise, premium Autolux leather upholstery with contrast piping, inlaid burl walnut trim and walnut picnic trays, lamb's wool footwell rugs, reverse park control, chrome bodyside molding, chrome mirrors, front passenger-seat adjust from rear, rear sun blind
Destination Charge645
Options as Tested (MSRP)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layoutrear-wheel drive
Price as Tested68975
Horse Power290 @ 6100
Torque290 @ 4250
Fuel Economy17/24
Wheelbase117.9
Length/Width/Height202.7/81.7/52.7
Track Front/Rear59.1/59.0
Turning Radius
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room37.8/57.3/41.2
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.0/57.3/39.2
Trunk Volume12.7
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight4006
Stock TiresP255/40ZR18 Pirelli
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc with ABS
Fuel Capacity23.1
2002 Jaguar XJ-Series