2003 Jaguar XJR

2003 marked the final year for the traditional low-slung roof XJ series code named the X308 platform. These sleek cars are some of the best looking sedans that Jaguar ever produced in our opinion. The XJR model was the top performer with a 4.0L supercharged/intercooled, DOHC 32-valve V8 producing 370 horsepower and 387 ft lbs of torque available at 3600rpm. The XJR was capable of zero-60mph in just 5.4 seconds making it one of the top performance sedans of its day. Today the X308 sedans are recognized for their excellent build quality, comfortable and quiet cabins, and great road handling. These are the last of the traditional, Jaguar designed and built, analog luxury sport-sedans.

This 2003 model year XJR was built in July of 2002 and sold new by Monte Shelton Jaguar of Portland, Oregon in February of 2003. The original MSRP was $73,975. The original owner kept the car until July of 2024 when we acquired the car with just 44,000 miles and sold it to a collector whom is a repeat customer of ours. This XJR is equipped with the rare R1 Performance Package that consists of the beautiful silver BBS Milan modular wheels with polished stainless lips, larger Brembo brakes that have cross drilled rotors and 4-pot calipers finished in dark silver, and a lighter alloy spare space saver spare wheel. The car also has the optional Alpine 320watt cassette stereo system with integrated Navigation, trunk mounted 6-disk CD changer, as well as heated front and rear seats. The 2003 model year V8 engine has the improved-type chain tensioners which was an issue on earlier cars built prior to July of 2001.
The car is finished in striking Platinum Silver paint over Charcoal leather with polished Burl Walnut veneers. Other features include; rain sensing wipers, remote locking with alarm, automatic headlamps, rear park distance control, traction control w/ ABS, computer active suspension aka(CATS system), auto-dimming rearview mirror, homelink garage opener, power front sport seats w/ lumbar, cruise control, power adjusting steering column, power tilt/sliding metal sunroof, soft close trunk lid, trip computer, mesh front grill, and polished stainless dual exhaust tips.

Today the car has just 44,885 miles and still shows nicely both inside and out. The paintwork is all original with the exception of the L/R quarter panel which was professionally refinished due to scratch caused by a tool falling onto it in the garage from the original owner's stewardship, he turned the repair into his insurance which is reflected as "damage reported" on the Carfax entry from 2018. All body panels are original and have their VIN ID tags present and are strait with no dents or any large scratches visible. The only flaws of note are some minor stone chips to the front end which can be expected by the age/ mileage, we have ordered touch-up paint to fill them in. The wheels are free of curb damage and the car retains all of its original glass. The interior is extremely nice with soft leather free of excess wear and tear, the wood trim shows like new with no fading or cracking.

In July of 2024 the car received 4-new Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires, a suspension alignment, oil service, new wiper blade, new battery, and the headliner was recovered. The car retains its original complete owners manual set, 2 master keys, 2 remotes, 1 valet key, NAV DVD, BBS valve stem tool in original leather pouch, original sales brochure, radio code card, Service manual on CD-Rom, optional full tool kit, original selling dealers business cards and license frames, and even the original window sticker! The car also has a car cover, and new luxury pile floor mats by Llyod Mats. All electricals function as designed including the HVAC system, all lamps, signals, horn, wiper etc. work perfectly. The stereo systems sounds great and the cassette/CD operations both perform well as does the Navigation option although a bit primitive by todays standards. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire one of Jaguars greatest sedans that has been lovingly cared for and is ready for a new home.