Jaguar showcased its all-new XF sedan at the 2007 Frankfurt auto show in September in Germany. It was a fitting venue, since the British automaker is hoping to head-to-head with Mercedes and BMW's best offerings. Designed as rival to the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class, the XF takes a sportier approach -- with a lower roofline and more aggressive stance. It comes standard with fender vents ...

When Jaguar first introduced its XF luxury sedan, performance enthusiasts immediately began asking questions about the possibility of an XFR. Fast forward two years, and the range-topping XFR with 510 horsepower is a reality. The $80,000 model is powered by an uprated, almost all-new AJ-series V8 motor. The model receives numerous stylistic and handling-oriented changes as a part of its ...

The XJ is Jaguar's largest and most prestigious sedan currently on the market. It might have retro looks, but it's based on an advanced all-aluminum architecture that sets it apart from the competition. The XJ's main rivals are the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series. It manages to undercut both those vehicles in terms of price, while remaining quite competitive in terms of features and ...

Jaguar for 2009 launched the Jaguar XJ Portfolio -- a special edition version of its range-topping XJ luxury sedan. The car is a successor to the XJ Super V8 Portfolio, which was first offered in 2005. Available in the U.S. and Europe, it offers the same 400 horsepower 4.2-liter supercharged V8 as the performance-oriented XJR. But instead of focusing on sportiness, the XJ Portfolio’s aim is ...

Jaguar's XJ Super V8 is a more powerful and opulent version of the automaker's flagship luxury sedan. While the regular XJ delivers 300 horsepower, the Super V8 model offers an additional 100 horsepower. But a supercharged engine producing 400 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 413 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm is just the beginning. The Super V8 model comes equipped with the same luxury ...

XJ8 shoppers looking for a little more interior space can turn to the XJ8 L, which provides an additional 5 inches of wheelbase and nearly the same increase in length for extra cabin space for occupants. The extra length amazingly only results in a 44lb weight increase, meaning the EPA fuel economy ratings of 16mpg city and 25mpg highway remain the same as the shorter XJ8. Priced slightly ...

The Jaguar XJR is the performance-oriented edition of the XJ luxury series. The XJR is built around a supercharged and liquid-to-air intercooled aluminum V8 that serves up 400 horsepower at 6,100rpm and 413 lb-ft of torque at 3,500rpm. The XJR is the sportiest of the XJ series, as it rides on the shorter wheelbase. It shares the supercharged engine with the XJ Super V8, though that's based on the ...

Creating an attractive coupe can be a challenge, but creating a good looking convertible is even more difficult. With this in mind, Jaguar says its designers actually penned the XK convertible before the coupe in order to make sure both cars would turn heads. Aside from its retractable canvas roof -- which takes 18 seconds to be stowed -- the XK Convertible is quite similar to its coupe ...

Jaguar's new XK coupe was rolled out for the 2006 model year with much fanfare. Based on the popular Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car, the XK has been received positively by most of the motoring press and car enthusiasts. The XK is a 2+2 sports car designed to offer a mix of luxury and performance. Most easily classified as a grand tourer, the XK competes with vehicles like the Mercedes ...

If the XKR Coupe is Jaguar's answer to the BMW M6, the XKR Convertible must be the company's solution to the Mercedes SL AMG. It offers the same 420 horsepower V8 as the coupe, with the added allure of a convertible top. There's not a lot of space for rear passengers, but the driver and his or her passenger enjoy a luxurious grand touring experience with enough power to give most sports cars a ...

For some drivers, the regular Jaguar XK's 300 horsepower V8 just won't cut it. For those folks, there's the Jaguar XKR coupe, powered by a 420 horsepower supercharged V8. Peak power arrives at 6000 rpm, while peak torque of 413 pound-feet comes at 4000 rpm. As with Jaguar's other "R" models, the XKR coupe has high-performance brakes to improve stopping power, plus a more aggressive suspension ...

This Jaguar convertible is an open-top variant of the range-topping XKR Portfolio, making it the most expensive model sold by the British automaker. Essentially a special edition XKR, the car comes at a $7,000 premium. The XKR's 420 horsepower V8 remains unchanged, as does the car's six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The lone performance upgrade is a set of Alcon 400mm front brake discs ...

The XKR Portfolio Coupe is a premium variant of the already pricey Jaguar XKR Coupe. Priced $7,000 above the regular XKR, the Portfolio adds a number of luxury and performance features, plus the added bragging rights of increase exclusivity. The XKR's 420 horsepower V8 remains unchanged, as does the car's six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The lone performance upgrade is a set of Alcon ...