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2004 Jaguar XJ-Series Review
First look at Coventry's all-new luxury flagship.
2004 XJ-Series Review Summary & Specifications
Fat cat, it's not. Jaguar has managed to make a bigger XJ with increased performance, improved handling, better fuel economy and more interior space. No trade-offs here. The pure essence of Jaguar continues in the XJ8. Tradition and the latest technology are combined to make an entrancing luxury sedan that will swiftly transport in elegant style. The Vanden Plas adds still more luxury for those needing or wanting even more luxurious appointments. The XJR provides truly exhilarating sports car performance in a luxury sedan like no other.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | XJ8 ($59,330); Vanden Plas ($68,330); XJR ($74,330) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | six-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 294-hp 4.2-liter dohc 32-valve V8, 390-hp supercharged 4.2-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | six-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front side curtain airbags, anti-lock brake system (ABS), emergency brake assist, adaptive restraint technology system (ARTS), dynamic stability control, traction control, rear park distance control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Coventry, England |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-4-JAGUAR |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jaguar.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 59330 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jaguar XJ8 ($59,330) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seats, electrically adjustable front seats, wood/leather tilt steering wheel, automatic climate control, glass moonroof, electrically adjustable foot pedals, AM/FM/CD system, power door locks, mirrors, windows, intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry, remote trunk/fuel door release, wood trim, electronic parking brake, rain sensing windshield wipers |
| Destination Charge | 665 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | N/A |
| Price as Tested | 59995 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 294 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 303 @ 4100 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/28 |
| Wheelbase | 119.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.4/73.2/57.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/58.3/43.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.6/58.3/38.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 16.6 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, air springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, double wishbone, air springs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3766 |
| Stock Tires | P235/55R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, brake assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 |
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