LJust google up this car from this particular year. The facelift version with those gorgeous sci-fi rims looks fresh even today. In the flesh it commands an aura none of the other ‘regular’ XJ’s exhibit, even with the same powertrain. We have seen several examples here in Malaysia and they all have that commanding yet sleek presence reserved for something extremely special.
Which is why we feel the 4,2 liter Supercharged V8 is a little out of place for the rest of the car. In a car like this, you want that stealth, under the radar, sci-fi element to extend right down to the drivetrain.