FOR SALE: 1998 Jaguar XJR 4.0 Supercharged

Perennially underrated, Jaguar's '90s XJ series offers excellent value for money. The supercharged "R" derivative delivers an iron fist blow, in a velvet glove.

FAST FACTS

Year and make/Model: 1998 Jaguar XJR Supercharged

Engine: 4.0L V8 supercharged

Transmission: Automatic

Mileage: 118 537 km

Colour: Silver

Location: Cape Town

PRICE: R189 000

Think muscular luxury sedans of the '90s and your thoughts are likely to turn to the Germans, but Jaguar also offered something charming that is often overlooked, the XJR.

Featuring classic Jaguar styling (before the "modern" Jaguar era), the XJ (code name X308) has that slim-line long bonnet/long boot look that gains a particularly hunkering stance when riding on big alloy wheels. Powering this large slab of luxury is a supercharged 4.0L V8 engine that delivers 267kW and 505Nm of torque. It is mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission, driving the rear wheels. This car has performance that belies its stately looks - it can accelerate to 100kph in around 5.5 seconds!

 

So, while there is serious performance "under foot", the XJR's other (equal) talent is luxury and comfort. The cabin is old-school Jaguar - luxurious wood fittings and cream leather upholstery.

This particular example is in excellent condition and has just below 120 000km on the odo.