1998 Jaguar XJR Consumer Discussions

High Performance Luxury Sedans

• 1998/99 Jaguar XJR performance improvements (cont.)

  Written by: chris_york on Mar 23, 2001 7:10:57 AM

  As far as interior modifications to the XJR are concerned – none necessary as far as I am concerned. The interior of the XJR is posh and one of the biggest selling points over the E55 and M5 right out of the factory. As far as ‘peakier’ torque, I called Phil at Eurotek (http://www.eurotekdesigns.com) and asked him what to expect if a new rear-end were installed (gear ratio). He said this ... Read More

• 1998/99 Jaguar XJR performance improvements (cont.)

  Written by: chris_york on Mar 18, 2001 7:42:01 PM

  These are all good points: "why would I want more horsepower?". What, with a vehicle that already produces 370 HP. Really, why would I want a car with 370 HP in the first place, the 290 HP XJ8 would probaly suit me just fine - or for that matter my Acura Legend does the job. But no, I want the XJR because I am interested in an automobile that does more ... Read More

• 1998/99 Jaguar XJR performance improvements

  Written by: chris_york on Mar 16, 2001 9:18:22 PM

  Does anyone have experience or insight regarding performance modifications to a 1998/99 Jaguar XJR? Essentially, I am looking to get the car from 370 HP to ~425 HP. I have contacted an outfit in Bronxville, NY called Eurotek Designs (http://www.eurotekdesigns.com) who indicate that the following things must be done to acheive such a goal: 1. Under drive pulley and exhaust: ~ $5000. This will get the car to about 450BHp w/ ... Read More