Which Jaguars are 'Supercharged'?

[AnarchyStorm]

I was having a discussion with a friend down the pub the other day and I thought that Jaguars on the whole are Supercharged. My friend tells me that only the recent ones are - is this correct and if so whicha re the models which are supercharged?!!

[jaydee]

Yes, your friends right, only the Rs are supercharged.

>> Edited by jaydee on Wednesday 23 April 10:44

[dontlift]

Supercharged "R" models have been around for years as in XJ-R / XK-R etc

[AnarchyStorm]

So the XJ Sports or other sports editions aren't? At least I now know what not to chase and what to LOL!

[RobDickinson]

Yeah, only the 'R's are charged.

X-type sports(etc) have less chrome, slightly stiffer suspension etc, no HP increase over the standard.

[Jinx]

Agree only the R's are supercharged but there was a XJ - R introduced in September 1994 (4.0l) so not only just recent Jags.

[Podie]

Yep, I can confirm what has been said... only the "R" variants are supercharged... but there are other ways to spot them... look at the grilles and bumper strips...

[jaydee]

Do X-type sports have stiffer suspension ? I thought they were the same apart from the 17" wheels and a bit less weight (no rear elec windows, less 'jewellery,' simpler aircon etc.

[RobDickinson]

Supposed to be 10% stiffer , not hugely noticable tho.

[RichardR]

Jinx said: Agree only the R's are supercharged but there was a XJ - R introduced in September 1994 (4.0l) so not only just recent Jags.

To my knowledge that was the first ever superchraged Jag - I don't think they'd ever used any form of forced indcution prior to that, and I think they still steer clear of turbochargers.

[Podie]

RichardR said:

Jinx said: Agree only the R's are supercharged but there was a XJ - R introduced in September 1994 (4.0l) so not only just recent Jags.

To my knowledge that was the first ever superchraged Jag - I don't think they'd ever used any form of forced indcution prior to that, and I think they still steer clear of turbochargers.

What was the XJ220..? Wasn't that a V6 turbo jobbie..? (can't remember!)

[RichardR]

Podie said:

RichardR said:

Jinx said: Agree only the R's are supercharged but there was a XJ - R introduced in September 1994 (4.0l) so not only just recent Jags.

To my knowledge that was the first ever superchraged Jag - I don't think they'd ever used any form of forced indcution prior to that, and I think they still steer clear of turbochargers.

What was the XJ220..? Wasn't that a V6 turbo jobbie..? (can't remember!)

Doh! I forgot about the XJ200! I think my comments still stand for their production cars :waitstobeshotdowninflames:

[Podie]

RichardR said: What was the XJ220..? Wasn't that a V6 turbo jobbie..? (can't remember!)

Doh! I forgot about the XJ200! I think my comments still stand for their production cars :waitstobeshotdowninflames:

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Hang on..! I'll a mate of mine in Jag marketing - damn sure he'll know if there is!

(Ed, you really should PH more often mate!)

[jaydee]

There will be a turbo-diesel in the near future (so they can shift some X-types to business users)

[RobDickinson]

Can hardly count the xj220 though, as TWR shafted jag customers by putting in the (turbo 6r4)metro engine.

[Podie]

jaydee said: Do X-type sports have stiffer suspension ? I thought they were the same apart from the 17" wheels and a bit less weight (no rear elec windows, less 'jewellery,' simpler aircon etc.

X-Type Sport has 17" wheels and up rated springs for a stiffer ride, sports seats... pretty sure it'll all be on the jag website!

Sport is a hell of a lot of fun, especially in 3 litre form!

>> Edited by Podie on Wednesday 23 April 12:13

[jaydee]

RobDickinson said: Can hardly count the xj220 though, as TWR shafted jag customers by putting in the (turbo 6r4)metro engine.

I hope you know a good libel lawyer Rob ! That could all be said to be true, but Jag are still pretty defensive !

[Toffer]

XJR started life as supercharged straight six. New "Ford" XJR model had V8 other versions fuel injected.
V8 XKR supercharged engine is similar to the XJR

I think AM messed around with turbo-charging...

[kevinday]

Toffer said: XJR started life as supercharged straight six. New "Ford" XJR model had V8 other versions fuel injected.
V8 XKR supercharged engine is similar to the XJR

in that it had superchargers, not 6 cylinders

I think AM messed around with turbo-charging...

Don't think so. Aston Martin favour superchargers as well, AM V8 Vantage 550bhp version was twin supercharged I think, plus DB7 is supercharged.

[BLUETHUNDER]

Not all XJR,s are supercharged.The XJR marque first appeared in XJ40 guise in 1990.It was basically,a sported up XJ40 with sports suspension,bodykit,and a personalised interior,with a few engine enhancements to the AJ6 engine,which carried the XJR badge.