2001 Jaguar XJR V8 4.0 Sedan

Introduced for the 1998 model year, the X308-generation XJR was Jaguar’s flagship high-performance sedan, combining traditional XJ luxury with a new all-aluminum 4.0-liter AJ-V8 engine. In XJR form this V8 received an Eaton supercharger and intercooling, producing about 370 hp and 387 lb-ft of torque, delivered through a 5-speed automatic transmission. Performance was impressive for a full-size luxury sedan, with contemporary road tests noting 0–60 mph in the mid-5-second range and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. The XJR was visually distinguished from standard XJ8 models by its mesh grille, discreet body-color trim, larger alloy wheels, and lower, sport-tuned stance. Inside, it retained the classic XJ cabin treatment of leather upholstery and hand-finished burl walnut, but added deeply bolstered sport seats and model-specific trim details. Underneath, Jaguar’s Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) continuously adjusted damping for a balance of supple ride and sharp handling, reinforcing the XJR’s “muscle car in a tuxedo” reputation in period reviews. Built from 1998–2003, the X308 XJR has since become sought after as the last steel-bodied XJ and the first supercharged V8 performance saloon of the modern Jaguar era.