Talk:Jaguar XJ

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Contents 1 Comment 2 XJC, XJ Coupes? 3 'Most Powerful Diesel Engine in the World? 4 Chevrolet V8 engine swaps 5 Picture/text mismatch 6 Picture not a mismatch 7 Daimler XJ6 4.0 1990. Fuel requirement

[edit] Comment

I changed what I considered to be not only unfair but inaccurate characterization of the X300/308 design as "poor packaging" or the rear legroom "exceptionally cramped". I own one of these cars (X300), I'm 6'0" tall (1.81m) and weigh around 190lbs (87kg) and I've not only had occasion to use the back seat myself but I've travelled long distanced with four other passengers at least as large as me and there haven't been any complaints that the rear accomodation is "exceptionally cramped". It isn't as roomy as it might be and certainly some vehicles from Mercedes and BMW (to name just two manufacturers) can claim that their products are better in this regard but that's no reason to do a hatchet-job on the X300/308. This isn't a "major problem", it didn't prevent Jaguar from competing directly with BMW or Mercedes in this market segment and, despite the author's implications to the contrary, Jaguar has - at least since the improvements in build-quality and reliability in the Series III cars in the early 80s - always been able to stand firm against its competitors. So, I removed the unnecessarily snide and equally inaccurate "Finally, the Jaguar XJ can stand more firmly against its German competitors" line.--JonGwynne 15:20, 19 Dec 2004 (UTC)

I owned a 1973 XJ6 Series I for a number of years. It had a 4.2 litre engine but I see no mention of this engine size in the article. I'll add it. -- Derek Ross | Talk 05:40, 2005 Feb 6 (UTC)

I have owned two XJ40's and an X300, and I would have to agree, the leg room in the back is very poor, especially if the driver/passenger have the seat far back (as I did). Jaguar improved things with the long wheelbase version. I read somewhere, that the British Prime Minister John Major used to complain about it! Still a great car, all the same.--Stuart 11:02, 10 Jun 2005 (UTC)

[edit] XJC, XJ Coupes?

I would very much appreciate more details about this model, many thanks.

[edit] 'Most Powerful Diesel Engine in the World?

As far as I'm aware, this is not the case when talking of the XJ's 2.7, and I've changed that. Daimler 00:07, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Chevrolet V8 engine swaps

Since the introduction of the XJ series (pre-Ford era), some Jag owners who claim that the stock motor (either the inline six or V12) were usually swapped for a Chevrolet small block since the automatic tranny which was standard with the Jag (THM400) was used with GM powerplants. Pre-1998 XJs also came with the 4L80-E tranny (same tranny from the Chevrolet/GMC C/K series (GMT400) where it is likely for an LS1 swap.4.230.54.128 18:00, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Picture/text mismatch

UNder heading on side box "series II" is a picture of a Series III. Just being pedantic user:winstonwolfe

[edit] Picture not a mismatch

The picture actually is a Series II - it's a very late one, a 1980, built in Cape Town, South Africa. On the late Series II models (1978 onward, I think), the chrome bumpers were replaced by massive steel bumpers covered with a black rubber skin. These bumpers weren't the Series 3 ones - they were at least twice as deep, and of a completely different design. Some of the Series II cars, like mine, as shown in the picture, had the grid section of the grille coated black, leaving the surround and central rib in chrome. This was different from the Series 3 chrome vertical grille. The wheels are the starfish alloys; the Series 3, I think, used the pepperpot alloys (though perhaps the early Series 3s used the starfish wheels too). This car does have the big square mirrors that were introduced on the Series 3 - I think that the 1979-onward Series II may have used them.
- Claidheamhmor 06:59, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Daimler XJ6 4.0 1990. Fuel requirement

Having just aquired the above vehicle, could anyone say if it requires 98 octane fuel, or will it run on 95 octane?83.76.199.139 23:55, 14 November 2006 (UTC)Reg Routh

• I would be inclined to say that 95 should be OK. However, take a look at the XJ40 mailing list and info at Jag-Lovers, and they should be able to give you more accurate info. - Claidheamhmor 07:18, 15 November 2006 (UTC)