Performance Review: Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XJ Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Jaguar XJ has a 5000cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The XJ shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XJ's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1875 kgs (4133 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar XJ shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5000cc 32V V8 engine produces 567 bhp (422 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 516 lb-ft (699.6 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar XJ you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (327.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XJ.

The Jaguar XJ has a Power to weight ratio of 302.4 bhp per ton and 275.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 XJ competing with the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (327.2 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 3.8 991 (327.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar XJ generating around 275.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible (300.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 BMW Alpina B5 V8 Switchtronic E60 (300.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs). This Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XJ and the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XJ on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.28 secs @ 111.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG (12.23 secs), the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 (12.23 secs), and the 1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge 6.5L V8 (12.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 XJ equals the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged then how about the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph), the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (197 mph), or the 2012 Audi R8 Plus S-Tronic 5.2 V10 (197 mph).

Related Links:

2017 XJ Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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