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2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio Quick Spin
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TO THE POINT What’s New? The Portfolio is new for 2006 and is the most luxurious of all the Jaguar XJ models.
Selling Points: Just as exhilarating as the 400-horsepower Super V8, but with even more coddling.
Deal Breakers: Despite a few added features, it’s hard to justify the $24,000 premium over the XJ Super V8.
Our Advice: Unless you must have the Black Cherry paint and extra touches found on the Portfolio, go with the XJ Super V8 and save the extra $24,000.

MEET THE COMPETITION 2006 Audi A8 L W12
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Click to enlarge. 2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio Specifications The 2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio’s primary competitors include the Audi A8 L W12, BMW 760Li, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, and Volkswagen Phaeton W12

Test Vehicle: 2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio
Price as Tested: $115,995 (includes a $665 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: Supercharged 4.2-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 400 at 6,100 rpm
Engine Torque: 413 at 3,500 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight: 4,065 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 17/24 mpg
Length: 205.3 inches
Width: 76.5 inches
Wheelbase: 124.4 inches
Height: 57.3 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 43.3/39.3 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 38.4/38.6 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 16.4 cubic feet
Competitors: Competitors include the Audi A8 L W12, BMW 760Li, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, and Volkswagen Phaeton W12

Photos courtesy of Jaguar Cars North America

 


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Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.

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