Verdict
B
BHP
370 bhp
0–60
5.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$2,500-$10,000
Strengths
- Last classic-shape XJ
- 3.2 / 4.0 V8
- XJR supercharged
Weaknesses
- Nikasil bore wear (early)
- Supercharger nose bearing
- Air suspension cost
Notable tech
- XJ40-derived platform
- 3.2 V8 NA / 4.0 V8 NA / 4.0 V8 SC
- 5AT (Mercedes)
- RWD
- Air suspension
- Sovereign / Sport / XJR / Daimler
Common issues
- Nikasil bore wear
- SC nose bearing
- Air suspension
- Cabin age
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across X308's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
XJ8 3.2
BHP240
Torque320 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
XJ8 4.0
BHP290
Torque393 Nm
0–606.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
XJR 4.0 SC
BHP370
Torque525 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT