Test drive Jaguar XJR 2007 - 2010 Sedan
The monument erected himself
50 years in the ranks The Jaguar suspension does not have time to work out the pits, the steering wheel is the most uninformative of all machines, with emergency braking, the back of the car is greatly unloaded. But when moving in a direct competitors, XJR does not. Overtakes everything that moves! At the same time, in the marginal regimes, it is predictable, without tricks ... Lesha Vasiliev, introduced into the hypnotic trance, whispers these words, and I understand: the fastest and low -flying fireplace in the world fascinated him. The compressor so properly throws firewood firewood into the firebox of the V-shaped eight that acceleration wants to experience again and again. While the Audi and Maserati engines are spinning to the working range, the Jaguar driver is already smoking a cigar at the finish line. The compressor turns on simultaneously with the starter, so Jaguar tears the claws faster than competitors. And the point is not even in the numbers of acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for 5.3 s. In the sensations! One of the few cars in which the speed of thought when overtaking coincides with acceleration. Periodically, thought is late, does not have time for XJR. The gearbox sometimes does not even cross the transmission below: why waste time to switch, if traction is already enough?
The compressor is not only a valuable torque with idle revolutions, but also an indescribable moan. The evil oil perfume of Siberia, burning the eight of the cylinders in hellish fire, howl! And if you are not Don Vasiliev, be careful. The rear -wheel drive and the free system of stabilization sometimes release the demons of the drive wheels to freedom. Electronics will not stand up for you immediately.
The steering wheel in Jaguar English. Light. Plus, noticeable rolls in corners can, well, them, serpentines? The design and steppe breed XJR predged for almost half a century. Agree: adults do not fuss on turns. Anyway, the rivals will remain behind the exit of the turn. Q.E.D.
There is power under the hood, but where does the Ford's presence come from? Apparently, letters from gentlemen for the ocean do not reach. Otherwise, why a car worth more than a hundred thousand euros key to Ford Fiesta? Who gave the manager the right to climb the lord wardrobe? Caesarev should be cesarean. Therefore, the key, buttons of the central console and the plastic trifles of the cabin is removed, we interfere with plaid and send in an envelope to the Ford office. You can ride without them: there is enough tree and skin for everyone. And mental warmth: the most friendly, live salon. And spacious: there are a lot of places behind, there is a TV.
On the usual road, XJR rides a cloud in pants, quietly ... smoothly ... Softly soft ... Sleep, Bay-Bai, fall asleep the best car for the passenger. True, the racer Vasiliev, having left the hypnotic trance, notes the best side support of the seats, calls the XJR sofa on wheels. He notices that comfort was done to the detriment of sports: the machine switches smoothly, does not slow down the engine, and it does not have the usual manual mode.
We do not care.
Your business, Lesha, steer. Our command. And now the ladies and I will finish champagne. Then the Audi S8 and Maserati Quattroporte will be next to the traffic light. And you, Lesha, click the gas until it stops. While I will open a new bottle, they will remain behind. And then we will go quietly and without turns. To not splash champagne.
XJR curtains of an entire era, with a real tree in the salon and classicism in the structure. Those wishing to say goodbye to approach faster, on the threshold of a new generation of the model. A completely different appearance
Gills, wheels, two trunks in the trunk. Branded style rushes a mile away, the main thing is not to indulge when accelerating
Real tree, real skin and real Ford ignition key. If not for this, we would be delighted. I just like it + admire comfort
It will be most convenient for you here, sir! Plus a control panel of the audio system and other joys of life. And do not forget about the soft suspension and excellent sound insulation
To whom is archaism, and to whom is the classic. It is necessary to cut
Without manual-swing mode and indication on the panel. But it does not switch up when the transmission is fixed!
Jaguar xjr Engine
Type gasoline
Working volume, cm3 4196
Max. Power, l. With. at about./min 395/6500
Max. moment, nm at about./min 541/3500
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 250
Acceleration 0100 km/h, from 5.3
common data
Fuel consumption (EU), l/100 km 12.3
Fuel tank volume, l 85
Wheel base, mm 3035
Length, mm 5090
Width, mm 1860
Height, mm 1450
A mass of equipment/full., Kg 1665/2250
Price, $ 133 440
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