2001 Jaguar XJR Jaguar XJR 2001 Jaguar XJR Base Sedan Sedan RWD England Jaguar's high-performance sedan receives only minor changes for 2001. Jaguar has added a new reverse parking control system and strengthened the chassis with new crush tubes, doors, hinges and steering columns. A heated rear seat and a premium audio system are now standard equipment, and there's a new optional dealer-installed Motorola Timeport digital phone. Topping things off is a no-cost scheduled maintenance program that covers four regular service visits under the four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. Powerful supercharged V8 engine, aggressive and sexy look, sport-tuned suspension. Classic British interior might be too cramped for some people, sparse feature list. In the rarified world of big-buck sport sedans, there are three choices in the year 2001: the BMW M5, the Mercedes-Benz E55 and the Jaguar XJR. For maximum performance, go with the M5. For lightning-quick transportation to the board meeting, go with the E55. And for a combination of sweet styling and supercharged power, go with the XJR. The 2000 XJ family is made up of the standard XJ8, the extended-wheelbase XJ8 L, the highline XJ8 Vanden Plas, the supercharged Vanden Plas, and the supercharged XJR. In the XJR, the 4.0-liter V8 makes 370 horsepower and 387 foot-pounds of torque. Power delivery is unreal. It will accelerate from zero to 60 in about 5.4 seconds, besting anything on the slow side of a Porsche 911 or Chevrolet Corvette. Built in England, the XJ8 carries forward the design cues established in the three decades since XJ sedans were introduced. There's the signature Jaguar grille, the four-headlight front end, the famously seductive profile, and the chrome leaper on the hood. This car looks graceful and classy. The exterior of the XJR is distinguished from other XJ8s by its monochromatic styling, aggressive five-spoke wheels and classic wire-mesh grille. Like the exterior, Jaguar's interior delivers a powerful dose of classic heritage. And by classic, we're talking wood and leather. The XJR features excellent-looking burl walnut wood on the instrument panel that further extends to wood inserts on the doors. Connolly leather is used on the seats, center console, glove box, and doors. Some of the plastic buttons remind us of cheaper Ford switchgear, however, and depending on how big you are, you'll end up calling the Jag's interior "cozy" or "cramped." Standard equipment on the XJR includes Automatic Stability Control, speed-sensitive steering, memory seating for the driver, front- and side-impact driver and passenger airbags, and a vehicle security system. The only option offered for 2001 is a navigation system. The navigation system is a particularly nice option. It is DVD-based, which means it can store considerably more point-of-interest information than a CD ROM-based system. The XJ8 platform is getting old, but the modifications fitted to the XJR go a long way towards smoothing away the wrinkles. On the road, the XJR's sport-tuned suspension firms up the ride and gives the car an expanded performance envelope. If you want the ultimate performance sedan, the 2001 BMW M5 is probably a better choice, but the XJR does offer an exceptional blend of performance, style and comfort. BMW M5 Cadillac Seville Lexus GS Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 450,000 450,000 450,000 6Unlimited NA NA NA 8 4 liters V8 370 hp @ 6150 rpm 387 ft-lbs. @ 3600 rpm 197.8 in. 81.7 in. 52.7 in. 4050 lbs. 113 in. 37.2 in. 36.3 in. 57.3 in. 57.3 in. NA NA 41.2 in. 33.7 in. 12.7 cu.ft. Standard Standard Not Available Standard Not Available Standard Standard Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 23.1 gal. 16 mpg / 22 mpg 370 mi. / 508 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $62,419 $69,355 7.35% $595 N/A 2.2% of the Base Invoice BASE (5A): 4L V8 DOHC SMPI 32-valve engine with intercooled supercharger, requires premium unleaded fuel; 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; battery with rundown protection; engine oil cooler; 120-amp alternator; driver's selectable multi-mode transmission; rear-wheel drive, viscous limited-slip differential, traction control, 3.06 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; sport-ride suspension, electronic stability, front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel antilock braking system; 23.1 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; express-open/close sliding and tilting steel sunroof; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint;aero-composite halogen fully automatic headlamps with delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; 18" x 8" silver alloy wheels with P255/40ZR18 BSW performance tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer, 9 premium speakers, premium amplifier, automatic equalizer, power retractable antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless-entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release; cellphone pre-wiring, 2 power accessory outlets, front and rear lighter element, driver's foot rest, garage door opener, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, clock, exteriortemp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer, park distance control; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated washer fluid nozzles, rain-detecting wipers, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, driver's and front passenger's heated bucket seats with power adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way power seat, power 2-way lumbar support; heated rear bench seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest; height- adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, leather door trim insert,full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine-wood dashboard insert, wood gearshift knob, genuine-wood door panel insert, genuine-wood console insert, chrome interior accents; driver's seat memory includes 3 settings for exterior mirrors, steering wheel and headrests; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry;leather/genuine wood steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, mini overhead console with storage, locking glove box with light, front cupholder, instrument panel bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo light; body-colored grille, chrome side window moldings, chrome front windshield molding, chrome rear window molding and body-colored door handles.