Beschreibung:

Jaguar XJ is the designation that has been used for a series of luxury saloons sold under the British marque. The first XJ was launched in 1968 and the designation has been used for successive Jaguar flagship models ever since. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have had the input of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder. With the introduction of the X308 generation in 1997 came a switch from the 'XJ6' nomenclature to 'XJ8', reflecting the fact that the X308 cars were powered by a new V8 engine. The exterior styling of the X308 was similar to its predecessor the X300, with minor refinements such as a change to oval indicator lenses and round fog lights. The interior was also updated to eliminate the instrument binnacle used on the X300; instead, three large gauges were set into recesses in the walnut-faced dashboard in front of the driver. The major mechanical change was the replacement of both the inline-six and V12 engines with new eight-cylinder V8 in either 3.2litre or 4.0litre versions. Manual transmission was not available, and all X308 models were supplied with a five-speed automatic gearbox. In 2003 the all-new third generation XJ (known as X350) arrived in showrooms. While the car's exterior and interior styling were traditional in appearance, the car was completely re-engineered. The new car also saw the return of the XJ6 badge, and with it six-cylinder power, albeit in a V-configuration. Although traditional in appearance, the car was actually highly technologically advanced: for example, it had an all-aluminium body which made the car very light compared to its rivals, bringing improvements in performance, agility and economy. Larger all round and higher, the new car offered much improved interior and luggage space. Air suspension was fitted all round which provided adaptive damping as well as rear self-levelling. Unlike other manufacturers, Jaguar did not provide any driver control over ride height or suspension mode which was fully computer controlled. Dynamic stability control, together with traction control were standard fitment. This Jaguar 3.5 SE is a high specification vehicle and is finished in Jaguar Racing Green Metallic complemented by Cream leather trim. Originally registered to Jaguar cars, the current owner has enjoyed the benefit of such a fine piece of machinery since 2005. A Jaguar service history accompanies the car, with the last service being carried out by Guy Salmon Jaguar (Ascot) in May 2012, since when the vehicle has covered 100 miles. This 3.5 SE represents luxury motoring at an affordable price.