Motorweek 1998 Jaguar XJR Road Test

Motorweek 1998 Jaguar XJR Road Test. I don't own this video.

[Shyguy]

I'm genuinely impressed how fast it is

[keonwells]

I remember when i 1st drove one of these. I said to myself, no car this big should be this fast. Its an amazing car.

[dm]

Brings back memories of my beloved '97 XJ (X300). Same color interior and exterior (BRG). Kept the big cat 13 years!

[stratfordbaby]

I've got a 2007 version. The car is a rocketship, especially after ECU tuning to 450hp. The interior is snug, especially rear legroom, but the car holds you like a glove. A very sexual and powerful glove. I will keep the car until I'm dead. Might as well.

[phantom]

Glad to see MotorWeek upload this classic… I still recall the loathing that the automotive press had for Jaguar’s J-Gate shifter back in the day… but this is a beautiful car.

[RangeRover]

Interior is tight on room but very smooth ride! I had that same year and color combo XJR!

[merkin_muffley]

When younger I always thought Motorweek was for squares, but many years later I realize their reviews of Jaguar sedans was totally on the money.

[kennethanway]

I had a 1997 xj6 long wheelbase. Tons of rear leg room! Still miss it!

[yopacific]

Just grabbed one on BaT. Absolutely supreme….nothing like it

[throwback]

In spite of the voiceover the audio of the engine ticking over is very clear. Sounds just like my XKR in 2023. Always wondered if that was normal noise...

[brandonherreram]

Love my 02 xjr 100. I don't need a 4 door at all. But man she is just too pretty and I like the power.

[zach]

Mercedes Transmission, Only the NA version got the ZF box.

[zzoinks]

Those cars are very short on height! Should i call it "low"?

[MitchGrooms]

I have this car and I love it, it is on my car channel here.. Mine is red though.. 98 XJR is the deal

[jimcole]

Jaguar with Range Rover and Land Rover are plagued with issues. Nice but break more than my kids Lego builds. Hence they are super cheap used.

[miles-xu]

On film they look really wide like 6 ft 3 but in reality no wider than 5 ft 10!!

[richardautenzio]

I love this car because it has much more to offer than a V8 or the fast speed performance etc. Why? Because I am not a racing driver. I am a wanker but not stupid enough to buy something I can not use. I own an immaculate 1996 XJ6 LBW for seven years and it has more power than I can use legally. The beautiful design and class that this car offers me, way out ways the speed and performance it has.

[truth]

ahhh it beats my E500 by 0.2 seconds to 60 but I beat it with 12.9 sec quarter mile!