Jaguar XJ V8 Super 450BHP Supercharged - This Cat has Claws
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2019
- Jaguar V8 Super. This 450 horse power, supercharged cat really does sound the part, from the burble of the exhaust to whine of the charger, this car is well beyond standard.
Everything from the bespoke interior through to the V8, and ancilliaries. This project breaks all the rules - the sky's the limit (and it's still not finished)
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Absolutely beautiful car. One of the best looking sedans ever made.
That sound too, thank you Kombalar
This man should have been a mechanic ,he has passion for cars and sounds like someone I'd trust 110%
Il tell him next time I see him, thank you
I suspect that he is far too intelligent for mere mechanics.
@@monumentstosuffering2995 good mechanics make really good money. I'm a UK teacher with 1 degree and 2 post graduate degrees and my mechanic who has no university qualifications is raking it in. Probably earning 20 times my salary! Lol
This guy isn't comfortable on video (I understand that)
But... He's made an amazing car! respect to him.
Yes, however he wanted to be featured 😃
A real work of art in every way
Well done for all your effort and creativity
It is, and the sound it makes. *ben
great stuff,
beautiful jaguar,nice to see a young lad with a passion for his classic motor,
not paying four hundred pound a month to lease a shitty euro box.
excellent lad.
Beast of a motor, this is our style too with a 230ce, Mk2 Golf to name a few
The build thread of this car on the Jaguar forum “super v8” is a good read, the attention to detail Alec has gone to is on another level, not only does he modify this super v8, buts he’s also got a nice m6 too, top bloke 👍
Yes indeed, his M6 is damn fine car too, thank you *ben
That's a stunning Jag. He's done a great job.
Yes, fantastic Cat, thank you Jason
I only saw that paint once on a new Portfolio back in the day. It's very hard to understand just how freaking gorgeous that paint is.
It almost looks like it's black with very dark red mica dust mixed in the clear coat. It only really looks red wheresunlight is hitting the curves and flukes in the body.
So hot!
Words cannot describe how much I want that car. Utterly utterly gorgeous.
The work that went into this, makes it a desirable cat, thank you.
@@PlanetautoUK I have seriously been considering an X350 or X358 for a while now, I just love the look of them. I have a Lexus GS300 at the moment and whilst I like it, I don't LOVE it......
I just worry the Jag might financially ruin be....
Ah formalities, we have a C124 Coupe, and now she’s finished, it’s rather a cost effective car, granted its not 8 cylinder but her running costs and parts aren’t as expensive as you’d think.
@@johnmandragon4830 Speaking from experience with an X350 xjr....it will ruin you if you don't buy VERY carefully...
@@kevinmanns7170 Hey Kevin.
Would you say the same can be said for all X350/X358s?
I am willing to spend decent money - 8 or 9 grand, and would be happy with a 3 litre.
I have a Jazz for nipping around town, and will have a SLK350 for occasional fun but I also want a wafter, which despite their reputation, the Lexus GS300 doesn't deliver (ride too firm).
Is the XJR a uniquely expensive proposition or is it all XJs of that generation?
I don't run cars on shoestring, I live by the mantra "an expensive car new is an expensive car used" but I do want something reasonably reliable.
The man with perfect taste.
I met this lad at Santa Pod back in 2019. Very beautiful car in the flesh. Think it was running 12.8s runs straight out of the box.
Very cool car, it’s a shame he sold it on now has a rather cool Mercedes, thank you Damon
For the money you can’t go wrong, beautiful, classy, powerful, what more do you want?
A fantastic example, basically it all boils down to which classic exec motor you want, we love our C124, thank you
Never heard of Auto Planet, SVR would be the best option
bless him...he's a little awkward but clearly a 'jag man' good for him and he's done an amazing job......
He is, not everyday you get interviewed about your pride and joy and yes a great example, thank you
Excellent interview - perfect rapport.
Thank you
Great Video and great car and owner that knows his stuff.
Thank you The Jack
What a great video! This is my kind of car. I love big luxury barges. I almost bought a Black on white, xjr-6 supercharged when I was a young lad. Thou I love the new xj, you can’t beat their old design, they will stay beautiful forever :)
This is one of those cars that will always appeal to me to, when they’re done right they look great, and the sound is amazing. Alec is in his early twenties and has had it a few years. *ben
Planet Auto very cool, that’s roughly how old I was when I was offered one. I was 21 when I had my 7er. I miss those days lol.
I had a 1.6i Ghia Orion then. *ben
Love this car and owner! Good job!
Thank you
Stunning
Fantastic car. I admire your passion. You have just convinced me that I need a big xj in my life. Ideally the 09 aluminium one. Some good bargains floating around. Congrats on the car and the effort you have put in. Great video. 👍
Just forwarded this to the guy featured, he’s rather happy, thank you The Callum...
@@PlanetautoUK thanks.
I’d buy it right away! Amazing vehicle!
It’s a great example, thank you
Beautiful and stunning color! ❤
Totally agree, lady! *A
Awesome car, well done
Certainly a bit of beast, thank you
Congrats men! What a car! ❤️👍🥂🍾🕺
Thank you Danny
Great video, great car, great owner. That's the full 3Gs.
Yes, it’d be interesting to know who owns it now
Beautiful car & very special
It sure is!
That is awesome👌
It’s one crazy cat, thank you
What a lovely lad❤
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It certainly has that something, thank you OSL
A perfect gentleman.
Hello, I hav a jaguar XJ8 super v8 ! Mine is an 05..platinum metallic! It’s a very rewarding car..it’s a kind of car ppl dream to hav or compliment but never will own due to their bad rep in the 80s and how they lack 4wd. I can’t go anywhere w out someone complimenting my car! Mine is of corse fully loaded ..which just about all of them r ! At $100,000 ..back in 05!!! Navigation ..double dvd headrest and active cruise control & bbs wheels 20” r the big ones! I love it and besides a rolls ..next to the Mercedes s-class ..it’s my fav car! The car is not cheap to maintain..every time I turn around the car needs something. Altho my inspection was exempt due to me driving it under 5k miles in a yr. only cost $300 and something! I hav a guy who thankfully works on them and isn’t afraid. Whenever it’s under 30 degrees out or heavy rain fall ..it’ll read air suspension fault..the car will go from driving like a dream to driving like ur on a road w/ nothing but gravel/ small rocks..it’s a glitch coz then it’ll go right back to normal after. She’s my spare car and I’ve yet to hit 100k miles. I take very good care of her ..but the like I said , the cost to fix isn’t cheap..I’ve left paying well over a thousand dollars sometimes! Thankfully I hav insurance that is great so I only paid $200 ..but I hit the back of a girl in a corolla ..9 grand in damage!!! Then an old woman hit me ..and 5k in damage..that was at no cost for me. Ur paying for parts oldie the car as if the car was new. Which r also hard to find today! I do not recommend the car if ur not a car person or don’t hav a mechanic. I’d go w/ a Lexus ls430 or 60. Most likely due to it not having 4wd I may eventually sell. Altho I’ve never had any complications in bad weather. It’s a solid machine! I hav a guy that’s interested but if u r ..let me know..I’m looking to get a Mercedes s550 ..2010 to 13..must be 4 matic and only considering the dark red, white diamond or silver. I want a one owner and I’m willing to pay $$$ if it’s nice enough! If u hav one or ur a dealer ..let me kno! Believe it or not , I got the jaguar as a gift..So it’s fully paid off and u could say I got the car for free. I won’t give away the car b/c it’s too nice of a car and all the common problems hav been fixed. It’s a solid car..clean title ..spent most it’s life in palm beach FL! Let me kno! Positive responses only!
Nice car, here’s hoping you get the Mercedes you’re after, we love our C124.
beautiful car
We agree!
This XJ is just amazing. The interior is beautiful. The two tone leather, the rear buckets (how did he get the power buckets) the exterior...everything. If you ever speak to him again, please ask him for a guide on how to modify an XJ like his!!!
He’s done a great job, hasn’t he! We will ask him about that guide! *A
Thank you so much!
@@JimmyDoresHairDye as a point of interest he now has a Daimler variant very similar to this.
Great car liked your video
Thank you Anthony 🤩
Gorgeous location. Joyful.
Yes, we live a few miles from here
@@PlanetautoUK Where was it?
Freaking amazing how Jaguar used to detune their engines for the American market. On the previous 308 steel low bodies they had the throttle cable adjusted so when you floored it you weren't really flooring it. They cut it back by 20%. Cheapest hp improvement you could ever made on the 98-03 XJ series.
I just bought one inspired by this excellent chap and a wonderful video. Cashed in a shitty old pension lol.
Good buy, enjoy it
I'm buying a low mileage 2009 here in America. I am doing some custom work as well. Coming with some racing knowledge in my background, I'd recommend if you want some more bite on launch... Get a couple softer compound tire on the back wheels. Not a legitimate wrinkle wall... but it should help with the tire spinning. Oh...and you might want to preplan with caution, that harder hooking can create breakage to the rear if you really are repeatedly smashing the throttle. But hope that helps. I love the channel and this video. Great job 👍
Oh that’d be cool if you can keep us updated, thank you for the kinds Chad
Looking very nice..
Oh yes, thank you Lemard
Fair play my friend not everyone has the charisma of clarkson ... but your a clear jag fan and that rivals pubic persona ... style over substance mind you I’m sure clarkson would love your car 👍
What’s your preference, Ant?
I love the car
That sound 😆 thank you Thomas
Bloody Hell.
Those vented Portfolio side fenders are worth STUPID money. You can't even find the functional side vents that go with them for any money
Unbelievable rare parts.
Man does that cat SCREAM under speed! Wow!
It’s an impressive cat, crazy motor thank you Gabriel
This is my car i would love to own.❤☑
Sounds like a plan, Ernest. *A
Mega car 👍👏🥇🍀
It is indeed 💨
Made in Coventry, United Kingdom. The finest saloon ever created. Engineered High Art. Power, Agility and Beauty perfectly combined. Sublime.
Yes, we love beautiful cars, this is why when we had chance to buy the C124 MB Pillarless Coupe we jumped at it, maybe XK8 or XJS to join Dorothy?
@@PlanetautoUK Very cool.
Thank you, we’re currently having a Mk2 Golf GTI restored and then an Alfa 145🍀
@@PlanetautoUK Lovely stuff. I am praying for the XJR to arrive soon. I hope that you're excellent company continues to flourish. Thank you for inspiring me to get one. That Alex was one cool and amiable dude.
Love that Coca Cola top, must get one.
I have a xj8 4.2 V8 portfolio from 2009. Lates real XJ 💪
Beast, thank you Dark V *B
Water/Meth injection will cure any heat soak and add some more power with a tune or stop you from loosing any with out a tune.
God does that engine sound fantastic.
That part of his engine that says V8 on it. Would anyone happen to know what that exact part is called?
Erm not entirely sure - looks like it’s something to do with the inlet manifold 🤔
Hey,you turned an old man car into young man’s hot rod.
We did similar with our C124 😀
Ah! Ah! At last someone who cares about the interior of a Jag as much as the speed.
Refreshing, I wonder where the car is now 🤔
Does he still own this jaguar?
Beautiful car!! 🙏🏻👏🏻
No he’s had a few since including a beautiful Daimler very similar to this Martyn
@@PlanetautoUK blimey 😯 ... would of loved that Jag! Is there anyway to contact him? Have you and links to any other Jags / Daimler he had or has? Thank you for your response 🙏
We bump into him periodically, you can see his Daimler on czcams.com/users/live3hFMw4sTFRQ?feature=share - this was our gathering we were supposed to have our C124 MB in Beryl Blue on the road no luck, so we took our ej9, enjoy and you’re welcome.
@@PlanetautoUK thank you for the link. Maybe when i get my 2006 Ford Mondeo Mk3 ST220 back on the road ( doing underbody and suspension restoration etc ) I'll get to a meet if they're not invite only?
WoW didn't realise the Daimler was so much more expensive than the Jag XJR / Super V8 😯 beautiful though!
I'll have to ask Alex for a job 🙏🏻😂
All welcome, and you’re welcome - if you’re around here, shout 😀 be great to see your car and chat.
I would be interested if you ever wish to find a new home for her one day!
Sadly she’s been sold on Paul
YOGAT AKOOL 🚗
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X350 XJ6?
This just a geek who bought a car and learned from his friend what he did then got into it. This sounds like a buy and learn. Almost like how some do festival tickets
Interesting perspective Veneer
Lol...as soon as I heard the engine I could tell that government crap was removed. :) Sounds soooo good.
Ben Quirk is wonderfully quirky. I try to be quirky always lol.
It’s always good to be quirky, as a child I was known as Lile Quirky 😆
@@PlanetautoUK Cool name Ben.
@@monumentstosuffering2995 picture it with a deep Lancashire accent 😆
@@PlanetautoUK Whereabouts did you film the XJR?
Arnside and Sandside
the real life terry tibbs
ouch, london man, ouch...
I'm pretty surprised that the owner hasn't already fitted an lsd to rectify that issue!
Yes the owner has addressed some bits, but not others.
Wonder what the MPG is on this? Great car
30 to the gallon, lampposts that is - honestly under 20 when cruising we’d expect, thank you
@@PlanetautoUK Thats good going for the power you get
Il ask him, and report back, he now has a CL500 with a G63 charger fitted.
Around mid thirties on long drives, high teens around town -
@littleredkelpie that’s impressive we get that in our 2.3 C124
Can I move to the UK so my Jaguar is properly appreciated? In the states, it’s a little hard due to a poor reputation
Yes, we’d love to have more big cat enthusiasts, where’s best London, Cornwall, Windermere or Aberdeen?
@@PlanetautoUK oh, wherever your favorite football club is located. My great grandparents were from London, then moved to Canada, then the US. My paternal side is from then Austria-Hungary and I don’t like Mercedes/BMW, so I won’t fit in as well. We won’t even talk about Suzukis (they’re the most popular car in Hungary , you don’t even ever see them in the US except ancient ones). I suppose I’ll just become a fan of them and fit right in. I feel like I’d be more of a rugby guy, I have a larger build and like lifting weights. But, the thinner football guys will work as well.
is the car for sale ?
We don’t actually know, apologies
It’s on eBay today
Holy Britain/London/UK/Napoleon dynamite💂🇬🇧
His car is freakin bad ass 😭🤣😎💪🏽
It’s a very impressive car, sounds awesome, can shift and is extremely well done.
is this car still on the road?
Really don’t know, have you done a check?
@@PlanetautoUK on the Reg check, it says vehicle not found.
@andrewwilliams6936 ah yes, private plate 🤔
I GAT A XJ6 majestic 1992 WAT WOOD YOU REKOMAND TO MAYK IT FAST INED ..A GAS TANK. AND I CANT FIND 1 .HALP PLES
Anyone any ideas? Thank you Earl
Not sure if anyone can help, but I WOULD LOVE to meet and chat with this Jag owner. I have a Super V8 that I would LOVE to take to the next level, but need some help… lol..
He lives locally, we’ll ask him if we bump into him, thank you Mr Right
Isn’t this the same Jag that Jay Emm reviewed?
Yes,
@@PlanetautoUK it’s an awesome Jag 👍
@@peterlemonjello1626 it is, Alecs a proper car guy, and he put his heart into this, thank you Peter
MPG city and highway???
Around mid thirties on long drives, high teens around town.
Serious ..i iits same interior level than a RR Silver Seraph or Bentley conti .....for price of a city car....... just a difference space for rear passenger legs in SWB... Bentley is more spacious (in LWB Jag is really near of RR/Bentley perfection)...but in x350 Design of SWB is really the most beautiful... because proportions with long Whelebase.nose and ass loose too shorty (x300 x308 with long nose ...long bottom .was similar in LWB and SWB..)
Yes, they’re well spec’d it’s like our C124 was made when money was no object and built by Daimler Benz , seatbelt butlers, cruise control, dual zone all in 91.
You lost me at the cushions! 🤓
😆😆 cheers Robbey
Wow that car owner could bore a glass eye to sleep
I think he was a little nervous- I gave him the option to chat about his car, be nice to catch up with him and his Mercedes at some point.
That body style was not available inside and out in 2003
Oh Milton, care to elaborate please?
That body style was available in 2004 not 2003
@@PlanetautoUK If you would pull up the 2003 Jaguar XJ8 Supercharged you will see the difference all the trim differs from the Jaguar the are showing the only way it would look as presented is if a full body swap was done
I've owned Eight Jaguars XJ8's from 2000 to 2009 and still own Three
Did this not differ from country to country? as our C124 does
Supercharger sounds more like a randy Tomcat to me.
It’s distinct 😆
I adore cats of course. My big black tomcat will appreciate the XJR luxury too - he liked sitting on the leaper of the previous X358. He looked magnificent lol.
We do too our half Bengal Cabie features in many of our videos, thank you
@@PlanetautoUK Ooooooooooh - I shall have a look. At the cars too lol.
@@monumentstosuffering2995 thank you, be interested to see what you think of our C124 too
Why not just buy a Portfolio? Be worth a lot more than some clone.
People can’t always get the model they want, therefore people modify or customise, granted it’ll be worth more as standard rather than retro fitted option from non Jaguar approved.
Nice content clean video great job also nice jag owner bless you guys 🏆
Thank you Higher
Bro you keep cutting him off mid sentence
The fact is people not used to being interviewed won’t stop talking, and the video would run for hours, ideally it should have been 12 mins, we filmed close to 40 mins bro.
Time to tune his teeth
Dunno, more interested in the motor 🚀🛞
Sorry but the best xj is the 308!!!
We’ve never driven one of those, thank you Super
I'd get a haircut instead of a Jag
That’s been a luxury people can ill afford ironically.
Nothing wrong with his hair he may like that hair
What an idiot you are.
Dude is a g. Interviewer meh. Let the man talk
People aren’t typically used to be quizzed and need direction otherwise it’s goes everywhere G 🫠
The car is so cool. But the owner is a drip. Just like his Jag will drip.
It is a beast, bit more power than our C124 230CE 😆
You nasty horrible man, why be so nasty?
No he isn’t you complete douchebag, get fucked.
You rude nasty man