The quintessential British luxury sedan, the Jaguar XJ, has a long history dating back to 1968. It was the last Jaguar to be built under the auspices of Sir William Lyon, the brand's founder, and 'compromise' was not a word in the development team's dictionary. The XJ embodied the best of British luxury and engineering, and to find a more opulent car, you'd have to step into the Rolls-Royce and Bentley realm. This 2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio is from the X350 generation that ran between 2003 and 2007. This special edition Jaguar XJ had a limited production run with only 145 units imported into the U.S. It's got just 16,235 miles on the odometer and a host of luxury features to enjoy.

Exterior and Interior

This long-wheelbase 2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio wears a stunning black paint coat highlighting its old-world charm and grandeur. Rolling on a set of 20-inch Callisto alloy wheels, you'd be surprised at how well it rides. There's additional brightwork in the form of a bright grille surround with a bright mesh insert, plus polished twin exhaust finishers. The proud Jaguar prancing cat hood ornament shines bright, while you'll find a quartet of headlamps adoring the front, which boast projector lamp technology. Yes, the X350 retained many of the older model's design language while bringing modern technology to the table. The black interior, with its luxurious leather seating and wood trim, is where you want to be. The steering wheel is fully leather-wrapped as well. There's a premium cloth-trimmed headliner and Alcantara sun visors with vanity mirrors. Rear passengers are exceptionally well looked after, as they've got their own twin climate control zones and multimedia controls within the center armrest. There's a DVD entertainment system with twin screens in the front headrests and an Alpine Dolby Logic7 surround sound system. The driver and front passenger enjoy their twin climate control zones, a DVD-based touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and compass, plus a beautiful analog clock in the center console. There's also a spacious trunk, as the XJ's forte is long-distance touring.

Engine

Now, let's peek beneath the hood. This 2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio comes with a 4.2-liter V8 that's nice enough on its own, but Jaguar has strapped a supercharger onto it for good measure. The result is 395hp and a zero to sixty time of around five seconds. If you dare, this cat can charge up to 155mph too. A six-speed automatic transmission sends drive to the rear wheels. Meanwhile, a comfortable ride is assured by 4-wheel independent suspension with enhanced computerized active suspension technology tuned for touring.