This is a very special Jaguar XJ, even though you can’t really tell at first glance since it looks like a very typical version of the car.
It isn’t though, this big cat is actually very special because of the job it recently got. The pictures may give you a hint.
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This Jaguar XJ is the first “jaaaaaaag” to ever be a part of the British company’s ‘Ring taxi service. That’s short from Nurburgring taxi.
It’s a long way away from the traditional British cab we’re used to, but it’s certainly one I’d like to take a ride in.
Jaguar’s decision actually makes a bit of sense since they’ve been chasing BMW in modern times so intensely. Now they’ve gotten in on what’s one of the Bavarians signature traits.
![Here's one very special Jaguar XJ 14 Jaguar XJ Ring Taxi](https://www.motorexclusive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Jaguar-XJ-Ring-Taxi-1.jpg)
This is no M5 we’re looking at however. The bigger, heavier, more comfortable Jaguar XJ competes with the 7 Series but offers a differently flavored sensation.
The performance and speed is still there if you’re to wish to frighten yourself in the passenger seat of one of these cars.
A Jaguar XJ fitted with the Sport and Speed Pack options may be comfortable but at 510 horsepower from a 5.0 liter supercharged V8, it will manage more than a proper run round the Green Hell.
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There’s a top speed of 175 mph to consider, a 0 to 62 time of 4.9 seconds and then there’s the distinct rumble of 461 lb-ft of torque to consider.
Lovely though the Jaguar XJ at hand may be, it’s not really unique. Perhaps it could use some racing paint or a factory livery.