Auto Channel

Page 1: Overview
Page 2: Design
Page 3: Engine/Safety
Page 4: XJ Heritage

At-A-Glance Highlights

• Still the longest wheelbase and longest overall length in class, delivering exceptional interior space while maintaining the tightest turning circle among its competitors

• Retains all the advantages of the XJ's unique, technically advanced, aluminum alloy monocoque body shell construction

• New limited edition Super V8 Portfolio flagship joins five-model XJ line-up

• New laminated side glass and windshield with acoustic interlayer for noise reduction

• New Conti-Teves braking system to improve pedal feel and performance

• New Tire Pressure Monitoring System featuring radio-frequency transmitters at each wheel

• Naturally aspirated V8 now produces 300bhp SAE (up from 294bhp)

• Supercharged V8 now produces 400bhp SAE (up from 390bhp)

• 4.2 naturally aspirated V8 moves from LEV2 to ULEV (ultra low emissions), and the supercharged 4.2 moves from LEV to LEV2

• Chrome mesh grille inserts across model range

• Freshened exterior appearance with new alloy wheels, removal of body-side and front/rear window moldings and new smoked-lens side indicators

• DVD-based satellite navigation system now standard on XJR and Vanden Plas

• Electric rear sunblind now standard on XJ8 L

• Comprehensive range of comfort and equipment features - including folding picnic trays, four-zone climate control with individual rear passenger settings, multimedia entertainment system with twin display screens, DVD player and universal connectivity compatible with iPod, MP3, etc.

• All models feature Jaguar's six-speed ZF automatic transmission as standard

THE 2006 RANGE : SWB (Standard Wheelbase) and LWB (Long Wheelbase)

For the 2006 Model Year, the XJ range expands to six distinct model derivatives with the addition of the limited edition, ultra-exclusive Super V8 Portfolio. Apart from the short-wheelbase XJ8 and supercharged, high-performance XJR, the XJ line-up is made up of the exceptionally spacious long wheelbase models – the XJ8 L, Vanden Plas, Super V8 and new Super V8 Portfolio.

Among the extended line-up, each XJ model continues to build upon its technical prowess for the 2006 model year with the addition of an array of subtle but effective safety, performance and refinement enhancements. A number of subtle exterior design changes also give the XJ a fresher, more contemporary look.

The XJ Long Wheelbase is the natural fit for the Jaguar driver who enjoys the focused driving dynamics of the standard wheelbase XJ sedan, but prefers the additional rear seat room, and the added opportunity of using the back seats as a traveling office or meeting room.

The long wheelbase XJs offer exceptional rear seat legroom while retaining the dynamic character, style and everyday drivability of the standard wheelbase XJ. And, like the standard wheelbase models, the long wheelbase XJs share all the benefits of advanced aluminum-intensive construction, light weight, massive body strength, comprehensive safety features, refined performance and agile driving dynamics.