The XJR is
Jaguar's high performance
sedan, and the most powerful car in the
XJ sedan series.
Current versions of the XJR are powered by a
supercharged,
intercooled,
twin DOHC 32-valve V8 which generates 370
HP at 6150
rpm and has a
9.0:1 compression ratio. This engine allows the 1837
kg (4050
lb) vehicle to accelerate to
60mph in 5.4 seconds. The performance of the XJR is enhanced by a
racing inspired suspension and
low-profile 18-inch tires. Slightly older versions of the XJR from the mid 1990s were powered by a supercharged
straight 6, which generated 322 HP.
Though a powerful car, the XJR also has the
luxury and comfort of a Jaguar. The interior is beautiful and comfortable, and the 14 speaker
Harman/Kardon sound system sounds excellent.
The XJR has always been a fairly high tech vehicle, which caused problems with earlier models of the car. The problems have since been worked out.