Jaguar X350

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Jaguar XJ (2003-2006)
X350 (N 3)
Sales designation:	XJ
Production period:	03/2003–11/2009
Class :	Upper class
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 3.0–4.2 liters 175–291 kW Diesel engine : 2.7 liters, 152 kW
Length:	5090-5215 mm
Width:	1898 mm
Height:	1448 mm
Wheelbase :	3034-3159 mm
Empty weight :	1608-1728 kg
Previous model	Jaguar X308
successor	Jaguar X351

The Jaguar X350 is a luxury sedan of the XJ series of the British car manufacturer Jaguar , which was produced from spring 2003 to autumn 2009.

General

Rear view

With the X350 (internal factory name) Jaguar launched the third completely new design of the XJ series in March 2003.

A special feature is the aluminum construction of the self-supporting body, which almost completely dispenses with the extruded profiles found by other manufacturers. As a result, the body is heavier than when using extruded profiles because of the higher amount of material required, but the manufacturing processes remain simpler and repairs to the body are less complex. The body panels are connected with rivets, as is the case with aircraft. Self-piercing rivets are used that do not require any existing holes in the sheets to be connected. A special adhesive is applied to the contact surfaces for additional stiffening. The curb weight of the basic model is comparatively low at 1608 to 1728 kg. Thyssen-Krupp Automotive is providing the air suspension that is common for vehicles in this class .

In autumn 2004, a version with a long wheelbase came on the market, propagated with the help of the Concept 8 prototype .

Engines

Five engines were available for the X350. A six-speed automatic transmission from the manufacturer ZF takes care of the power transmission to the rear wheels . The top engine was the 4.2-liter V8 with supercharging.

In autumn 2004, a 2.7-liter V6 biturbo diesel engine, developed in cooperation with PSA Peugeot Citroën and built by Ford in Dagenham, was added to the engine range as an entry-level engine. This was the first time a Jaguar XJ was equipped with a diesel engine.

model	Displacement	cylinder	power	Torque	construction time
Petrol engines
XJ 3.0	2967 cc	V6	175 kW (238 hp) at 6800 rpm	293 Nm at 4100 rpm	03/2003–11/2009
XJ 3.5	3555 cc	V8	190 kW (258 hp) at 6250 rpm	335 Nm at 4200 rpm	03/2003–11/2009
XJ 4.2	4196 cc	V8	219 kW (298 hp) at 6000 rpm	411 Nm at 4100 rpm	03/2003–11/2009
XJR 4.2 (compressor)	4196 cc	V8	291 kW (395 hp) at 6100 rpm	541 Nm at 3500 rpm	10 / 2003-10 / 2009
Diesel engines
XJ 2.7 D	2720 ​​cc	V6	152 kW (207 hp) at 4000 rpm	435 Nm at 1900 rpm	03/2003–11/2009

Facelift

In autumn 2006 the XJ was revised. This included optical retouching and changes to the interior.

Externally, the front, in particular, has changed, with a sportier bumper, a grille with wire mesh, new fog lights and now three air inlets instead of the previous two.

The rear bumper has also been modified. In addition to a chrome trim strip at the rear that stretches across the entire width of the vehicle, the modified exhaust trims are also noticeable. Inside, the classic design was largely retained, although the equipment was supplemented by a Bluetooth interface for up to five cell phones and seat ventilation. The official presentation took place at the Geneva Motor Show .

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  Jaguar XJ (2006-2009)

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  Rear view

Production of the XJ was completed in November 2009. A total of 83,556 units of the X350 were produced.

XJ Sovereign

Sovereign , interior

Jaguar also offered the X350 as a special protection vehicle under the name XJ Sovereign . It is the British automaker's first armored sedan. This is only available in the long wheelbase version with a V8 engine.

Furnishing

Externally, the XJ Sovereign does not differ from the production model. But there are fundamental differences in terms of equipment. The vehicle is available in resistance classes B5 and B6 with bulletproof laminated glass panes, underbody armor and emergency tires. The safety equipment also includes a tamper-proof exhaust, an intercom, a self-sealing fuel tank, an independent oxygen supply for the cabin and a titanium-armored roof.

Due to the extra weight due to the armor, a special chassis and passive suspension are installed. A more heavily designed brake system also increases the deceleration performance. However, according to Jaguar, the vehicle is lighter than its competitors.

Daimler Super Eight

Jaguar traditionally offered its top model under the Daimler brand until the end of 2009 . The Daimler Super Eight introduced in 2006 was based on the Jaguar XJR, but in the long version and ended this tradition. The car can be recognized by the fluted radiator and other minor changes. The interior has been upgraded compared to the Jaguar model.

The Queen of England and the Prime Minister of Great Britain used this vehicle. The total production number was 853 units. The selling price was 112,500 euros.

length	5220 mm
body	Lightweight construction
engine	4.2 liter V8
Max. power	395 hp (291 kW)
Top speed	250 km / h (governed)
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	5.3 s
circuit	Six-speed automatic
Production period	2006-2009
units	853 pieces
price	€ 112,500

literature

• Heiner Stertkamp: Jaguar - The complete chronicle from 1922 to today. 2nd Edition. Heel Verlag , Königswinter 2006, ISBN 3-89880-337-6 .
• N. Thorley: Jaguar, All the Cars. Haynes Publishing, Sparkford 2003, ISBN 1-84425-001-6 .

Web links

Commons : Jaguar XJ (X350)  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Jaguar Cars website
• Brochure on the Daimler Super Eight (PDF; 721 kB)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ http://www.autobild.de/artikel/fahrbericht-daimler-super-eight-54136.html Autobild from January 23, 2006 for the Daimler Super Eight, accessed on April 2, 2019.