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Jaguar›Vanden Plas›X308

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X308 · 1998–2003RWD

X308 saloon (1998-2003) with the supercharged 4.0-litre AJ-V8 producing around 370 PS, the XJR-derived performance flagship. It combines the sport-tuned chassis and mesh grille with full luxury equipment.

365 hpPower
5.6 s0-100 km/h
250 km/hTop Speed
1998-2003Year
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Jaguar press / studio · Photo: Jaguar press · via img2.bonhams.com
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement4.0 L
Cylinders8
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power365 hp
Torque525 Nm
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed250 km/h
Weight1820 kg

STORY

Vanden Plas denoted Jaguar's most luxurious long-wheelbase saloon trim, the coachbuilder's name applied to top-line XJ models. On the X308 generation it marked the flagship 4.0-litre V8 saloon with extended rear legroom and premium appointments. The badge signified the pinnacle of comfort and equipment in the range.

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