Jaguar XJR X308 4.0 V8 Supercharged MY 1999 Walkaround and Test Drive

Video tour and extended test drive of a 1999 Jaguar XJR X308 4.0 V8 supercharged in stunning Antigua Blue with oatmeal leather interior. Engine specifications 4.0 L supercharged 32 valve V8, 370 hp (276 kW; 375 PS), 387 lb⋅ft (525 N⋅m). Drive is to the rear wheels via a Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic W5A580 5-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration is smooth and brutal. 0-60 mph is reached in 5.6 seconds.

[@pauldavies9464]

One day people will wake up to how good these cars are and prices will rise very quickly over something like a 3 year period, but let's enjoy them now and keep it to ourselves

[@mihailhidler5400]

Are they that good? Heard bout issues with plastic chain tensioners and bad ecus, that s never good news.

[@pauldavies9464]

@@mihailhidler5400 I think so , I also have a Triumph Stag and it also had engine issues, but once sorted you have a great car.

[@Deeky76]

One of the best looking cars on the roads today, Love jaguars.. A thing of beauty, Well done that man 👍

[@octanebrain1917]

Perfect spec apart from no cruise control

[@Biggles]

Cruise control really should have been standard equipment given this is effectively the flagship saloon vehicle from Jaguar at the time. For whatever reason Jaguar made it an optional extra.

[@paulbatley4055]

@@Biggles i have a 1999 in pacific blue with asteroid wheels.criuse but no heated seats.the options jaguar offered were strange.i only recently realised it starts off in 2nd gear.unless sport button is on

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

That‘s the perfect spec. Congrats!

[@Biggles]

Thanks!

[@colinellicott9737]

Beautiful example - thx. Does this unit have the CATS suspension system?
Delighted to see an XJR without the sunroof - I need the interior height - I'm back in the hunt for one of my own ;)

[@Biggles]

Thank you very much! Yes this example does have the CATS suspension. It drives very well indeed and is nice and stable at speed!

[@MacLaw3084]

gorgeous. looks good with that wheel size and meaty tires. i hate the oversized wheels with “rubber band” tires. what size are the wheels and what’s your suspension set up?

[@Biggles]

Thanks! The wheels are special 18 inch BBS "Milan" split rims, which were an option for this car at the time. I think they enhance the appearance of the car quite a lot over the standard "Penta" wheels. The tyres are 255/40/18, which seem to suit the chassis well without compromising on comfort. The suspension setup on this car is completely standard. I don't think they benefit from major modification beyond polybushes in certain areas.