XJ – Automobiles Review

Single malt Jaguar XJ by Vilner is infused with aristocratism and individuality

Vilner makes substantial interior changes to the 2005 Jaguar XJ

This Jaguar XJ by Vilner has rather strange nick name, “single malt”, which as many of you might now is a type of alcohol. But there is a good reason for that, and it is the aristocratic club atmosphere of this XJ. If it is true that the car actually resembles the owner, then the driver of this Jag XJ has high noble traits. But could a car, an object, really say something about its possessor? Let’s find out.

The basis of this project is the beautiful 2005 Jaguar XJ with 300 hp (221 kW) and 420 Newton meters (310 lb-ft) of torque. The car has extremely sentimental value for its owner, who not only keeps it in perfect condition, but also takes care for it as a part of the family. At one point however, this wasn’t enough and the aristocratic owner wanted to do something more for his Jaguar-jewel. Therefore he contacted the luxury Bulgarian based Art Studio Vilner for help. And he obviously came to the right place.

What he wanted was a fine combination of vintage shades, warmth and a hint of the atmosphere of whiskey and cigars club. The aim was achieved with materials of the highest quality: white-striped beige Alcantara as well as soft brown vintage leather.

Vilner Jaguar XJ Single Malt interior pic two

Besides the central parts of the seats and doors, the striped Alcantara upholstery has been given to the transmission tunnel and sun visors. Traditionally, the steering console is made of hard plastic, but now it is reinforced with brown Alcantara. On the other hand, the design theme of the steering wheel, dashboard and almost the entire interior is made of vintage brown leather, stitched with contrasting white thread. Even the plastic mechanisms of the seat belts have been wrapped with the same material.

The owner wanted to preserve all wooden elements, so Vilner incorporated them in their design vision for the XJ. At last, on the headrests you see the embroidery of the family crest, which somehow seems to add uniformity and completeness of this important Jaguar. As a compliment, the studio has created a special bag made entirely in the style of the car, and this tradition seems to become a trademark of Vilner’s.

The conclusion: a car can really say a lot about its owner as it has been exemplified with this project. And this is because he has treated the Jaguar not as a useful object, but as a substantial part of the family that has own personality. By the way, the fact that this XJ is in the family for more than ten years speaks a lot.

Source: Vilner

July 15, 2016

2016 Jaguar XJ Lineup Demonstrates How a Luxury Vehicle Looks Like

2016 Jaguar XJ now comes with all-aluminum luxury saloon and numerous more premium goodies. Like the LED headlights and the overall stunning looks. Furthermore, materials such the semi-aniline leather and the inlay veneers bring that cozy and luxurious feel inside the cabin. Furthermore, combining the traditional craftsmanship with the latest word of the technology, the vehicle comes not only with great looks and comfortable cabin, but also with incredible pieces of technology. For example the infotainment system. The InControl Touch Pro system grants customers with maybe one of the best navigation systems today. Other wonderful gadget is the audio system: a 1,300W Meridian Digital Unit, that ensures the highest quality of music, combined with the highest quality components.

But the cosmetic add-ons are not the only ones, when it comes to the latest XJ model. Now the driving experience is even better, because of the V6 diesel engine, that offers higher amounts of power and torque and lower consumption and CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the electric-powered steering system defends the well-known Jaguar reputation, when it comes to agility and responsiveness.

The interior cines with fully redesigned grille, that is now larger, while the chrome bladers in the outboard air intakers bring that confident and yet stylish look. The LED headlights are further enhanced with a special system, that provides a color temperature, closer to that of daylight, which means improved visibility and driving comfort. And yes, they save more energy. In fact, the special “J-Blade” daytime lights are interesting addition to the XJ series, as they improve visibility and the light itself changes colors, when the direction indicator is opened. Sweet, huh?

The interior has also deserved its attention. The portfolio now gains quilted soft-leather seats with diamond stitching and figured ebony veneer. Furthermore, the Autobiography model is now available with long-wheelbase body, and 20″ Maroa wheels. The inside of the machine is covered with unique leather seats and contrasting stitching, rich oak inlay veneer and illuminated stainless steel treadplates and air vents. The rear seat place is actually filled with individual seats, that come with massage function and of course an entertainment system with two 10.2-inch HD screens.

The XJ range will offer XJ Luxury, XJ Premium Luxury, XJ Portfolio, XJ R-Sport, XJR, XJ Autobiography. Furthermore, the different models will be geared with different powereplants: 300 hp (220 kW) 3.0-Liter V6 diesel automatic, 340 hp (250 kW) 3.0-litre V6 petrol automatic; 550hp (404kW) 5.0-litre V8 petrol automatic.

All the vehicles from the XJ lineup are manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich Plant.

So, what do you think about the latest XJ models?

Source: Jaguar

June 16, 2015

2013 Maserati Quattroporte vs 2013 Jaguar XJ [video]

The Quattroporte is the fastest four-door production car in the world. It is powered by either V6 twin-turbocharged or V8 twin-turbocharged. The first will be available in several months, so the car in the video is with the mighty V8.

The V8 twin-turbocharged direct-injected 3.8 liter has 530HP (390 kW) at 6,500RPM and 650Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000RPM or 710Nm with overboost function. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 309 km/h (191 mph).

The V6 twin-turbocharged direct-injected 3.0 liter is with 409HP (301 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 5,500RPM of torque at 1,750RPM. 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 285 km/h (177 mph).

Both engines get an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The new Quattroporte is now just 1860 kg (4,101 lbs) with V6 and 1900 kg (4189 lbs) with V8 engine.

The price is around £110,000.

The 2013 Jaguar XJ has a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 510HP (375 kW) at 6,000RPM and 625Nm (461 lb-ft) of torque at 2,500RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

The price is around £95 000, which is £15,000 cheaper than the Maserati.

Which is better?

Find out in the video below, where Mr. Steve Sutcliffe explains everything.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uf-ZqBpHJc

Source: Autocar.co.uk via Youtube

January 4, 2013

2013 Jaguar XJ – Pricing and Specifications

More details around 2013 Jaguar XJ has just been revealed. The vehicle will benefit from improved efficiency, more comfort and functional technologies.

Jaguar’s most technologically advanced car is now more efficient and refined than ever before. In order to improve the overall efficiency of the XJ, the brand has included an eight-speed ZF transmission with Intelligent Stop-Start as standard to it.

This new feature leads to lower fuel consumption and emissions and now the XJ is expected to achieve 47 MPG while emitting 159g/km of CO2.

Further improvements concerning the performance of the Jaguar have been thanks to the introduction of a new 3.0-litre, supercharged V6 powertrain. This one produces 340 hp (250 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.

Next, some upgrades have been done on the suspension of the car. Alongside the exciting new powertrain line-up all models in the range will include re-calibrated spring and damper tunes as well as remapped damper software, thus delivering enhanced ride isolation and passenger comfort.

2013 Jaguar XJ Specifications:

Engine Variant	3.0 V6 S/C Petrol	5.0 V8 S/C Petrol
Layout	V6 cylinder	V8 cylinder
Capacity	2995 cc	5000 cc
Power	340PS	510 PS
Torque	450 Nm	625 Nm
Fuel economy	9.4 l/100km (30mpg)	11.3 l/100 km (25mpg)
CO2 emissions	224g/km	268g/km
Performance (0-60 mph)	5.7secs	4.7 secs
Performance (0-100 kph)	5.9 secs	4.9 secs

Engine Variant	3.0 V6 Diesel S
Layout	V6 cylinder
Capacity	2,993 cc
Power	275 PS
Torque	600 Nm
Fuel economy	6.0 l/100 km (47mpg)
CO2 emissions	159 g/km
Performance (0-60 mph)	5.9 secs
Performance (0-100 kph)	6.4 secs

2013 Jaguar XJ Pricing:

XJ 13MY on-the-road (OTR) Pricing (£)
Standard wheel-base
XJ 3.0 Diesel Luxury	56,260
XJ 3.0 Diesel Premium Luxury	60,060
XJ 3.0 Diesel Portfolio	67,260
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Premium Luxury	65,365
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Portfolio	72,815
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Supersport	91,735

Long wheel-base
XJ 3.0 Diesel Luxury	59,260
XJ 3.0 Diesel Premium Luxury	63,060
XJ 3.0 Diesel Portfolio	70,260
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Premium Luxury	68,515
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Portfolio	75,815
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Supersport	95,235

Source: Jaguar

June 29, 2012

2012 Jaguar XJ Supersport – The new “Ring Taxi”

For more than a decade, BMW M5 is the official Ring Taxi. It takes passengers around the famous Nurburgring race track driven by a professional pilot. Now, there is a new taxi and it comes from Jaguar. It is based on the latest all-aluminium long wheelbase XJ Supersport with Sport and Speed Pack options.

The XJ Supersport Ring Taxi is powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with 510HP (375 kW) and 625Nm (461 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission sending all that power to the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h.

“We’ve been running a successful Nürburgring driving programme from our Nordschleife engineering test centre now for some time, as it’s the very best place to demonstrate the dynamic abilities of the current Jaguar XF, XJ and XK models.“, commented Frank Klaas, Global Head of Communications, Jaguar Land Rover.

“Of these models, we found it’s the XJ Supersport that most often surprises journalists with its speed simply because they perceive it to be a large luxury car. The XJ is both those things, of course, but its aluminium architecture means it’s rigid and lightweight too, which make it a very good car on track. To underline that fact, our engineering team created this special Nürburgring taxi version in which our trained drivers can safely take passengers on very hot laps!”, he added.

The new Ring Taxi is finished in matte grey and comes with some upgrades like a new front splitter and a rear spoiler. There are also red brake calipers, gloss black accents and a set of 20” alloy wheels.

The interior features four individual racing seats, each equipped with four-point harnesses and a full bespoke roll cage.

2012 Jaguar XJ Supersport - The new Ring Taxi — 2012 Jaguar XJ Supersport – The new Ring Taxi

Source: Jaguar

May 7, 2012

Jaguar XJ Ultimate at the 2012 Beijing

Jaguar has presented the top-of-range XJ Ultimate at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, yesterday. The luxurious saloon comes with unique details both for the interior and the exterior. It represents the pinnacle of the luxurious, innovative XJ experience with heightened levels of opulence for rear-seat passengers.

2012 Jaguar XJ Ultimate comes with two individually tailored rear seats, which are trimmed in semi-aniline premium natural leather with power adjustment and recline, lumbar support, massage function and climate controls. Furthermore, the comfort is boosted by a rear business table, machined from solid aluminium with piano black trim, powers into position at the touch of a button. That’s not all, the rear passengers also get a pair of bespoke champagne flutes in a dedicated storage area beneath the powered table and a champagne chiller between the rear seats cools the bottle to the perfect temperature and automatically presents it when the cabinet is opened. Each rear-seat passenger is provided with an iPad® and keyboard, housed and charged in dedicated leather-trimmed docks in the rear of the front seats.

Other highlights for the interior include a full-length, leather-trimmed centre console features phosphor blue accent lighting and stowage areas to extend the car’s business usability, a 15-channel, 20-speaker surround sound system engineered specifically for the XJ by British audio specialists Meridian and exclusive interior finishes including Herringbone veneer, machined aluminium and bespoke LED lighting.

The XJ Ultimate comes with new revised suspension optimizing the ride comfort.

The exterior boasts Celestial Black paint, discreet external detailing and badging differentiating the Ultimate from other XJ variants, a set of unique 20” Maroa forged alloy wheels featuring both technical grey and highly polished finishes.

The engine range includes the all-new 3.0-liter V6 supercharged petrol engine and the 5.0 liter V8 supercharged petrol. There will be also a diesel variant – 3.0 liter V6 turbocharged diesel. All engines are mated to the new 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox.

Source: Jaguar

April 23, 2012

STARTECH Adds Caviar To An Already Seasoned Meal

STARTECH, which is a subsidiary to BRABUS (and we all know them), have been toying with the new Jaguar XJ and the results are rather sublime and tasteful.

The makeover is mainly cosmetic which includes a finely designed aerodynamic kit, bulky 21 inched forged rims and a custom made interior.

The XJ is already striking enough as it is, with that sloping, gentle roof line which seems as if it is blending with the taillights. So STARTECH has decided that it only needs a few alterations for the ultimate aesthetic nirvana. Now at the very end of the trunk, an elegant lip spoiler can be seen. All aerodynamic-enhancement components are manufactured in OEM quality.

The front of the car for example receives a minor addition (not a replacement) for the bumper. It is an curvy, meshed apron which reduces air-lift and with its constantly luminous LEDs one can say that improves day to day safety. The fenders are audaciously garnished with strikingly big air outlets on which one can spot the STARTECH logos (the first solid proof of the company’s involvement). At the opposite end of the side sills small elegant details, just before the rear wheel arches, finish the sporty look that has been started by the outlets. In turn the back end is garnished with a new fascia which houses a diffuser and two integrated panels with a typical STARTECH design. There can also be found the stainless-steel, company provided, rear mufflers.

2012 STARTECH Jaguar XJ — STARTECH Jaguar XJ (2011)

Since there is a lot of space under the wheel arches, STARTECH has gone the extra mile by fitting their Monostar J Diamond Edition wheels – three-piece forged monstrosities which come in sizes 9.0Jx21 and 10.5Jx21. They bare a mirror-polish shine with patches of titanium-look which complete the overall exterior of the Jag. Because of their lightness and durability and the extra wide tires on them (255/35 ZR 21 at the front and 295/30 ZR 21 at the back), they offer greater stability and control.

STARTECH also excels in different Alcantra and leather design. In this case, because of the XJ’s black exterior, they have gone for the cream-colored interior made from the soft and breathable Mastik type of leather.

The two independent seats at the back are electrically heated and the legroom in front of them is bathed in light which comes from the sides of the elegant, compartment riddled, center console.

More than 5 000 meters of thread has gone for the stitching of the seams on the dashboard, the leather flooring and the seat upholstery design. Great effort has been made by the STARTECH refinement team when it comes to the elaborate wood trim for the interior – Black, glossy polished piano wood was meticulously adorned by hand with ship-veneer-type inlays.

It is not all 19^th century appeal though. Inside there is an integrated Apple iPad docking station with a bluetooth keyboard for it. Internet is not a problem as well – A 20 MBit/s GSM modem provides a high-speed internet connection via EDGE, HSDPA or HSPA+ protocols. Several passengers can communicate online at any time using a WLAN network available in and around the car. This car is more of a command center than it is a vehicle – in times of war I think I’ll give STARTECH a call.

Source: STARTECH

December 14, 2011

Wald Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison Edition

Wald International has announced another tuned car from the Black Bison series. This time it is Jaguar XJ X350 Sports Line.

The aerodynamics body kit includes a redesigned front bumper, a pair of side skirts, a new rear bumper, a boot lid lip spoiler, a roof spoiler, fender panel and mirror covers with LED indicators. The car looks really stunning and a lot different from the old school style of Jag.

Wald Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison Edition stands on enormous Renovatio R12 wheels in dimensions 9J x 21” at the front and 10.5J x 21” at the rear fitted with 255/30 R21 and 295/25R21 tires, respectively.

Finally, the tuner installed a DTM TW240 sports muffler, which gives deeper sound and good looks.

There is no information about the price list.

Wald Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison Edition Front

Source: Wald International

July 26, 2011

2011 STARTECH Jaguar XJ

During the now running 81st edition of Geneva Motor Show, STARTECH has premiered its staggering sport program for the premium Jaguar XJ series, which showcases sleek yet sporty body components, unique 21-inch forged alloys and custom-styled interior ambience. (more…)

March 9, 2011

Jaguar XJ Sentinel – The safest sports saloon on the market

2011 Jaguar XJ Sentinel is an armoured version of the new XJ luxury sports saloon, which will make its official debut at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.

There are several levels of armouring package including the top-one B7, which is virtually bullet proof. The car was built using strengthen steels combined with Kevlar. 2011 Jaguar XJ Sentinel can hold up to 15kg TNT equivalent detonated within close proximity of the vehicle.

Because of the significantly increased weight, Jaguar put the mighty 5.0 litre AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8, which delivers 385PS (more…)

August 18, 2010

JAGUAR XKR 75 takes a part at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jaguar is going to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the company with the debut of XKR 75 at Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2. The new sports car combines enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering control to bring extraordinary driving experience.

“The XKR 75 will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar’s great heritage. This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75^th year of the Jaguar name,”, said Mike O’Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars. (more…)

June 24, 2010

2011 Jaguar XJ Saloon offers unique style and design at reasonable price

The new Jaguar XJ offers unique style with its distinctive design, generous accommodation and impressive predicted residual values. The vehicle offers class-leading combination of round-the-clock support and minimised running costs. Furthermore, the number of extras is endless.

2011 XJ Saloon is a perfect choice especially for owners, who demand exceptional luxury at reasonable cost of ownership. (more…)

June 23, 2010

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Vilner makes substantial interior changes to the 2005 Jaguar XJ