Jaguar XJ (X350)
Jaguar XJ (X350) | ||
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Kerb weight 1,790 kg (3,946 lb) | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Jaguar XJ (X308) | |
Successor | Jaguar XJ (X351) |
The Jaguar XJ (X350) is a full-size four-door luxury
The X350 was noted for its advanced electrical systems,
Manufacturing took place at Jaguar's Browns Lane plant in Coventry, and was the final Jaguar to be produced there before moving to the
X350
Body and chassis
The X350's
The stressed aluminium unibody used 15 aluminium castings, 35 extrusions, and 284 stampings,[15] which were bonded using 120 yards of robotically-applied, heat-cured, aerospace-grade epoxy adhesives, and approximately 3,200 self-piercing zinc-coated, boron steel rivets,[16] which were Jaguar's first use of self-piercing rivets.[17] In addition to the rivets, which do not require a predrilled or punched hole, each rivet making its own hole on insertion,[18] the process also uses a small number of nuts, bolts, and spot welds.[19] Castings and extrusions accounted for about 11 percent of the XJ bodyshell.[20]
To ensure manufacturing feasibility, numerous styling elements required a redesign to accommodate forming in aluminium rather than steel, including the bonnet profiles, especially around the headlamps; the radii in the wing-to-bumper gaps and the rear wing/door shut pressing; the side light configuration, and the bodyside haunch.[1] Jaguar's chief program engineer Russ Varney, who engineered the Jaguar XK's 2007 redesign, said the XJ also taught Jaguar "about the 'springback' of stamped parts, where the pieces won't keep their exact shape."[20]
To reduce front-end collision repair costs and ameliorate increased insurance rates associated with aluminium construction, the body was designed to withstand an impact of 10 mph without structural damage and used a bolt-on front-end module (BOFE).
Steel is used for front and rear subframes, and
Design and engineering
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Jaguar X350 Design Study | |
Jaguar X350 Design Study | |
Jaguar X350 Design Study | |
Jaguar X350 Design Study |
The X350 employed a
From the previous generation, the overall body was wider, longer, and higher—with increased head, leg, shoulder, and cargo room—and carried a .32 coefficient of drag.[1] Door shut lines were engineered uniformly to a 3.8 mm gap to adjacent body elements. The bonnet and boot were engineered to 3.5 mm to adjacent body elements. The doors opened to 62 degrees front and 65 degrees rear.[2]
The long-wheelbase model, introduced in 2005, was the longest vehicle Jaguar had manufactured at the time.[4][5] With a five inch extension behind the B-pillar (i.e. the rear doors were 5 inches longer),[5] the extended model had a 3,159.8 mm (124.4 in) wheelbase and overall length of 5,214.6 mm (205.3 in); the bodyshell's weight increased by 24 kg (53 lb) and the roof height increased by 7 mm (0.28 in) over the standard-wheelbase XJ.[22] The turning radius was increased by 13 inches over the standard-wheelbase model.[22]
The 12-volt wiring system used multiplexing to integrate four systems: low-speed, event-driven communications around the body; high-speed powertrain system (engine, transmission, air suspension system, and instrument cluster); fibre-optic communication protocol for telematics, navigation, phone, voice activation, audio, and multimedia systems; and safety systems protocol.[2] Ian Callum, who took over the position of Director of Design after the death of Geoff Lawson, summarised: "The new XJ is a luxury car with a true sense of gravitas. The proportions, stance and obvious dynamic quality clearly display that all-important Jaguar DNA and give it real presence on the road."[9]
Equipment
At introduction, standard equipment included mirror-matched walnut burl wood grain trim throughout the interior, piano-black center console trim, leather seating, wood-trimmed steering wheel, leather-covered overhead assist handles, dual-zone
Safety systems included four-channel anti-lock brakes with
Optional equipment included
Engines
The V8 engines remained in the new model but were the revised and more powerful versions found in the 2003 S-Type. The 294 PS 4.0 L and 375 PS 4.0 L supercharged engines from the X308 Mk II were replaced by the S-Type's 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) 4.2 L and 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) 4.2 L supercharged units respectively, while a new 3.5 L V8 was also introduced for the European market, was derived from the 4.2 L engine, and was rated at 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp).[24]
The 243 PS (179 kW; 240 hp) 3.2 L V8 from the previous model was replaced by the 3.0 L V6 from the X-Type and S-Type. The V6 powers the XJ6, while the XJ8 was powered by a naturally aspirated V8. The XJR was powered by a supercharged 4.2 L V8. The XJ6 and the XJ TDVi are the only X350 models not sold in the Americas. In 2005, Jaguar introduced the
North American XJ models were equipped with the 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) naturally aspirated engine or an optional 400 hp (298 kW; 406 PS)
Model | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
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2.7-litre V6 diesel | 2.7 L twin-turbocharged V6 | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp), 435 N⋅m (321 lb⋅ft) |
3.0-litre V6 petrol | 3.0 L naturally aspirated V6 | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) |
3.5-litre V8 petrol | 3.5 L naturally aspirated V8 | 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp), 345 N⋅m (254 lb⋅ft) |
4.2-litre V8 petrol | 4.2 L naturally aspirated V8 | 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) |
4.2-litre supercharged V8 petrol | 4.2 L supercharged V8 | 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) |
Trim levels
At introduction, the XJ was marketed worldwide in various trim levels, including the XJ8, XJ Vanden Plas, and XJR versions in North America, and the XJ6, XJ8, and XJ Sovereign models in the United Kingdom.
For the 2005 model year, Jaguar introduced a long-wheelbase variant of the X350. For 2007, the premium model was reintroduced as the Jaguar Sovereign when the Super V8 and Daimler versions were dropped.
The Super V8 was the most expensive model, with the XJR being the second most expensive model in the range. The Super V8, which debuted in the 2003 model year in the new X350 body style, was initially of a short-wheelbase configuration. This became an option in 2004 when a long-wheelbase configuration was introduced, along with the supercharged variation of the XJ8 with the more luxurious Vanden Plas or Daimler interior. Its primary competitor was the Maserati Quattroporte. A distinctive wire mesh grille and chrome-finished side mirrors set the Super V8 and the XJR apart from the less expensive XJ saloons. In 2005, the Super V8 model was replaced by the Daimler Super Eight in all markets other than North America. The Daimler Super Eight was essentially the same car but had a different grille, boxwood inlays finished in wood veneer, and several other interior luxuries as standard. Daimler's United States equivalent was no longer known as the Vanden Plas but as the Super V8. The Vanden Plas name was used on models that would be known as Sovereign elsewhere. Since the 1980s, Daimler was the official state car for the British prime minister; Daimlers were replaced with Sentinel trim Jaguars in 2011, when the next generation of the Jaguar XJ (X351) was introduced.[25][27]
X356 (2005 facelift)
The facelifted X350 debuted in 2005 for the model year 2006, with a revised front grille, deleted mid-door trim and slightly redesigned front fenders. Some vehicle electronics systems were updated.[25][28]
Trim levels
Models | Executive | Sovereign | XJR | Super V8 |
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Engines | 2.7D, 3.0L, 3.5L, 4.2L | 2.7D, 3.0L, 3.5L, 4.2L | 4.2L supercharged | 4.2L supercharged |
Wheelbase | Short, long (optional) | Short, long (optional) | Short | Short, long (optional) |
Wheels (standard) | Dynamic 8Jx18 alloy | Rapier 8Jx18 alloy | Sepang 9Jx20 alloy | Calisto 9Jx20 alloy |
X358 (2007 facelift)
The facelifted X350 debuted in February 2007 for the model year 2008 with a revised front grille and front bumper assembly featuring a prominent lower grille. A Jaguar emblem within the grille replaced the previous bonnet-mounted ornament.[29]
The front lights were revised and door mirrors incorporated side repeaters. The front wings had prominent faux side vents, and the side sills, rear bumper, and taillights were revised. The interior featured redesigned front seats.[29]
Trim levels
Models | Executive | Sovereign | XJR | Super V8 |
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Engines | 2.7D, 3.0L, 3.5L, 4.2L | 2.7D, 3.0L, 3.5L, 4.2L | 4.2L supercharged | 4.2L supercharged |
Wheelbase | Short, long (optional) | Short, long (optional) | Short | Short, long (optional) |
Wheels (standard) | Carelia 8.5Jx19 alloy | Polaris 8.5Jx19 alloy | Carelia 8.5Jx20 alloy | Carelia 9Jx20 alloy |
Markets
United Kingdom
As of November 2007, the following XJ models were available in the United Kingdom:
- XJ 2.7D Executive
- XJ 2.7D Sport Premium
- XJ 3.0L Executive
- XJ 2.7D Sovereign
- 3.0L Sovereign
- 4.2L Sovereign
- XJR 4.2L supercharged
- Daimler Super Eight
Models with the 2.7-litre diesel or with the 3.0-litre petrol V6 engines were known as the XJ6 (since the engines had six cylinders), while the 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine mounted in the Sovereign resulted in that model being known as the XJ8.[30] The model list for the United Kingdom did not include the 3.5-litre V8 engine available in Germany.[29]
Germany
From May 2007, the following models were available in Germany:
- XJ6 2.7L Diesel Classic
- XJ6 2.7L Diesel Executive
- XJ6 3.0L Executive
- XJ8 3.5L Executive
- XJ8 4.2L Executive
- XJ6 2.7L Diesel Sovereign
- XJ8 3.5L Sovereign
- XJ8 4.2L Sovereign
- XJR 4.2L V8 Kompressor (this model had the supercharged V8 variant)
- Daimler Super Eight
North America
From May 2007, the following XJ models were available in North America:
- XJ8
- XJ8L
- XJR
- XJ Vanden Plas (this model was equivalent to Daimler in Europe; the name Daimler was not used by Jaguar in the United States because of copyright)
- XJ Super V8 (this model was equivalent to Daimler in Europe; the name Daimler was not used by Jaguar in the United States because of copyright)
- XJ Super V8 Portfolio (limited edition)
Unlike in Europe, the XJ6 and the XJ 2.7D were not available in the United States. The L on the XJ8L badge denoted the long-wheelbase version.[31][32]
Engines
All engines were paired with a ZF six-speed automatic transmission. The XJ6 petrol versions had a lower final drive ratio.[33]
Model | Type (displacement, bore x stroke) | Power and torque (at rpm) | Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) (seconds) | Top speed |
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2.7-litre V6 diesel | 2,720 cc (2.72 L; 166 cu in) twin-turbocharged V6, 81 mm (3.2 in)x88 mm (3.5 in) | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 4,000, 435 N⋅m (321 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 | 8.2 | 225 km/h (140 mph) |
3.0-litre V6 petrol | 2,967 cc (2.967 L; 181.1 cu in) V6, 89 mm (3.5 in)x79.5 mm (3.13 in) | 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) at 6,800, 293 N⋅m (216 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 | 8.1 | 233 km/h (145 mph) |
3.5-litre V8 petrol | 3,555 cc (3.555 L; 216.9 cu in) V8, 86 mm (3.4 in)x76.5 mm (3.01 in) | 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) at 6,000, 345 N⋅m (254 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 | 7.6 | 242 km/h (150 mph) |
4.2-litre V8 petrol | 4,196 cc (4.196 L; 256.1 cu in) V8, 86 mm (3.4 in)x90.3 mm (3.56 in) | 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 6,000, 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 | 6.6 | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
4.2-litre V8 petrol supercharged | 4,196 cc (4.196 L; 256.1 cu in) supercharged V8, 86 mm (3.4 in)x90.3 mm (3.56 in) | 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) at 6,100, 541 N⋅m (399 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 | 5.3 | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
Special uses
The car was used by
Reception
The XJ (X350) generally received positive reactions and compared well to its main competitors, while criticism rested on its conservative style design, which some critics said did not reflect the car's innovation and technology; to address this and increase sales, a facelift was available in 2007.
Before its release in 2003, an X350 was tested by Jaguar historian Paul Skilleter. An X358 TDVi was featured in an episode of
Despite its similarity to the
In his 2003 review for Motoring Research, Peter Burgess praised the X350's interior, as well as its engine for the
In a review of the 2008 XJ,
Due to deprecation, the X350 remains sought after as a used car classic. Classic Motoring concluded: "The X350 and the 358 facelift carries on the XJ's tradition by offering not only astonishing value but also a driving experience that few others can match let alone surpass."[44] Prices starts as low as £1,500 to as high as £20,000 for the low-mileage, more luxurious models.[45] In a 2007 review by Andy Enright for RAC, he concluded that "the Jaguar XJ makes a great used buy. It's reliable, well built and great fun to drive. Here's a British built car that knocks the Germans into a cocked hat."[46]
In a 2017 retrospective for Honest John Classics, Craig Cheetham wrote: "Like all Jaguar XJs, the X350 offers fantastic ride quality, ironing out bumps like no other car, while maintaining the agility of a much smaller vehicle. Comfort and handling, then, are exemplary, as, indeed, is the luxury of the car's cabin. Indeed, the only real criticism of the X350 is that, in many ways, it was too traditional. Allegedly, there were some fairly senior people in Jaguar who hated it, because of its traditional appearance didn't do its technological advancement justice, nor do enough to attract new, younger buyers to the Jaguar brand. They had a point... but irrespective, the X350 is a wonderful, rewarding and cossetting car."[47]
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Further reading
- Thorley, Nigel (13 February 2017) [October 2012]. Jaguar XJ6, XJ8 & XJR: All 2003 to 2009 (X-350) Models Including Daimler (e-book ed.). Veloce Publishing. ISBN 978-1-7871-1146-2. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Google Books.
- Thorley, Nigel (17 September 2019). "New Markets in the Millennium". The Complete Book of Jaguar: Every Model Since 1935 (hardcover ed.). Motorbooks. pp. 210–229. ISBN 978-0-7603-6390-4. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Google Books.
External links
- Jaguar global brochure Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- Jaguar DE brochure Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine