What is Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Vanden Plas is the name of coachbuilders who produced bodies for specialist and up-market automobile manufacturers. Latterly the name became a top-end luxury model designation for cars from subsidiaries of British Leyland and the Rover Group, last used in 2009 to denote the top-luxury version of the Jaguar XJ (X350).
Is the 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Supercharged?
The standard car, the XJ8, is equipped with an aluminum 4.2-liter V-8 rated at 294 horsepower. This includes replacing the standard V-8 with a supercharged version of the 4.2-liter V-8. At 390 horsepower, this car reaches 60 miles per hour 1.3 seconds sooner than the standard car.
Is the 2004 Jaguar XJ8 reliable?
As bad as the xj6 was, that’show good the XJ8 is! Style, elegance, class, performance this car has got it all. Repairs can be pricey so thank goodness they have been few. This is a most reliable ride and it never fails to turn heads wherever I go.
How much is a Jaguar Vanden Plas?
(Vanden Plas) 4dr Sedan
| MSRP | $74,330 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L V-8 |
| MPG | 18 city / 27 hwy |
Who made the Vanden Plas car?
BMC
Vanden Plas Princess R
| Vanden Plas Princess R (1964-1968) | |
|---|---|
| 1967 Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMC |
| Production | 1964–1968 |
What is the value of a 2004 Jaguar?
How much is a 2004 Jaguar X-Type worth? The value of a used 2004 Jaguar X-Type ranges from $647 to $4,717, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
How much does a 2004 XJ Vanden Plas cost?
Used 2004 Jaguar XJ8 $5,950 Private Seller Used 2005 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas $7,350 Private Owner via TRED.com Used 2006 Jaguar XJ8 L $7,995 Bestautobuy Used 2004 Jaguar XJR $10,950 All in Auto Group Used 2003 Jaguar XJ8 $6,990 3K Auto Inc Used 2002 Jaguar XJ Sport $6,995 Bestautobuy Used 2004 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas $8,900 Private Seller
Is the new Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas a good car?
The new Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas is a beautiful car. That much is obvious. Its double-scalloped headlamps, elegantly sculpted door handles and sensuously tapered rear end all catch the eye. But beauty carries a penalty.
What kind of car is the Jaguar XJ8?
The top-line XJs are branded as Vanden Plas (in North America) and Daimler (everywhere else). The Super V8 is the fastest and most expensive model, with the XJR a close second. The Super V8, which debuted in the 2004 model year in the new X350 body style, is essentially a long-wheelbase, supercharged XJ8.
Is the new XJ Vanden Plas lighter than the previous one?
As a result, the new XJ Vanden Plas — Jaguar is using “the new” for this one, as opposed to “2004 model” — is nearly 200 pounds lighter than its predecessor. Yet, Jaguar engineers claim, the new car is 60 percent stiffer than the previous model.