The Jaguar XJR’s engine is a 4.2 litre V8 which produces 400bhp so its got a similar amount of power to the XKR. 0-62mph takes just 5.0 seconds so it is quick like the Used Jaguar XKR too. The steering is brilliant as are the brakes. The gearbox in the newer models is a six speed automatic like the XKR and the bodies of each of the cars have been lightened; the XJR is made out of aluminium. This makes the XJR lighter than all of its competitors too but despite the lightness it’s still stiff – Jaguar have worked some magic!
Practically, you get a lot from this car. It does a similar amount of miles to the gallon as the XKR (23.5mpg to be exact) but the real difference is that it is more of a saloon car than its sister. The XJR is longer so there is more room for passengers in the back and the roof shape is different so those passengers in the back have more head room too. This means that the Used Jaguar XJR serves multiple purposes; not only can you drive your children to school in it of a morning but you can drive respectable adults (who are slightly inebriated) home in it from your dinner party. And of course you can drive really fast on the open road (as long as you don’t break the speed limit). Oh and there’s a large boot so if you decided to drive to the south of France for your annual summer holiday you and all of your luggage would fit nicely. And thanks to the good suspension you would have a comfortable journey.
For those of you that are environmentally concerned, the Jaguar XJR releases 280g/km of CO2 into the atmosphere. This is in the highest bracket but is less than what its sister, the XKR, releases. Many other cars release less and some others release more but you do get a solidly decent car in the Jaguar XJR which you can’t say about all others and its much quieter on the road than some other cars too.
Over the years the looks of the Jaguar XJR have changed quite a bit. The car has had line changes and the modern grille and lights are different. Inside the car has changed a lot too. Although still mainly leather and wood, the older interiors have become a bit tatty over time and are very dark whereas the newer ones use lighter wood. Jaguar have also made the dash neater in the newer versions, less fiddly and with less buttons. Overall then, the XJR is a good car like its sister the XKR. Which one you buy depends on what your needs are. If you want something for a track day but can also use most of the time (with perhaps a few inconveniences) opt for the XKR, if you want the perfect balance between the two, though, buy a used Jaguar XJR. Prices start from £2,000.
