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Jaguar XJ Long (X351 facelift 2015) 3.0 V6 (340 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Jaguar XJ:
The Jaguar XJ is a series of mid-size/full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1968 to 2019. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Long (X351 facelift 2015) Overview:
Jaguar XJ (Long (X351 facelift 2015)). With 450 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1875 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.4 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 V6 (340 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides smooth and capable power, with the added benefit of all-wheel drive for enhanced traction and stability in varied conditions.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption, slightly higher than the RWD V6 due to the AWD system's additional weight and friction.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stunning and distinctive exterior design
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior with high-quality materials
- • Exceptional ride comfort, especially in long-wheelbase form
- • Powerful V8 engine options offer exhilarating performance
- • Efficient 3.0d V6 provides excellent fuel economy for its class
- • Refined and quiet cabin environment
- • Advanced infotainment system (post-facelift improvements)
Cons:
- • Rear headroom can be limited for taller passengers despite being a long-wheelbase model
- • V8 petrol engines have very high fuel consumption
- • Infotainment system, while improved, may still lag behind some rivals
- • No official Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Some interior plastics feel less premium than German rivals
- • Steering can feel less engaging than some competitors
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(X351: 2013 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Jaguar |
| Model: | XJ |
| Generation: | Long (X351 facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (340 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 340 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 113.5 Hp/l [128mm more] |
| Torque: | 450 Nm @ 3500-5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 306PS More details about the engine 306PS |
| Engine displacement: | 2995 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.5 kg/Hp, 181.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.2 kg/Nm, 240 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1875 |
| Max. weight: | 2450 |
| Max load: | 575 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5255 mm mm [128mm more] |
| Width: | 1899 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3157 mm mm [125mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2105 mm |
| Front track: | 1626 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1604 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.9 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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