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The life and times of Jaguar’s first V8 engine
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The V8 came of age in the USA, but historically America has by no means been its only home, nor the source of some of its greatest exponents. British car makers also saw the layout’s appeal, and while
The Jaguar X300 and Range Rover P38 – both released in 1994 – are bargains now, but which is best?
Discreet good taste and well put together ...
The idea of taking the simple, powerful, reliable powertrain from an American muscle car and dropping it into a vehicle that is a bit more special is nothing new. Indeed, De Tomaso – which created the
Jaguar scored a hit with its first homegrown engine, the XK of 1948. But when it came to its second go, it aimed high. And the E-type Series 3 was the first beneficiary of the new V12 unit.
A former Jaguar designer tells all about the development of the XJ-Sfrom fixed head to sun-seeker