2009 Jaguar XJ

Finished in a beautiful Silver exterior over a tan leather interior with wood grain accents, this 2009 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio is a striking example of Jaguars traditional full-size luxury sedan at its most refined and most powerful. Showing 122,513 miles since new, this is the final model year of the X350/X358-generation XJ, a fact that matters to enthusiasts who appreciate this body styles unmistakably classic Jaguar design, lightweight aluminum construction, and rare blend of old-world craftsmanship with serious supercharged performance. As the Super V8 Portfolio, this example represents the highest trim level in the lineup, combining the strongest performance hardware with the most lavish rear-seat and cabin appointments offered on the 2009 XJ. Power comes from Jaguars celebrated 4.2L supercharged V8, rated at 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque, paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. In period testing, the Super V8 delivered genuinely impressive performance, with 0-60 mph achieved in 5.6 seconds, giving this long-wheelbase luxury sedan the kind of effortless acceleration that still feels special today. What makes this generation XJ especially compelling is the way it pairs that output with an aluminum chassis that helped keep curb weight significantly lower than many of its large luxury-sedan rivals. The result is a car that feels remarkably agile and composed for its size, with excellent steering feel, confident road manners, and the kind of quiet high-speed touring character that has long defined Jaguars flagship sedans. For 2009, the XJ lineup continued to stand apart by offering a distinctly more traditional and elegant alternative to its German contemporaries, while retaining the modern engineering that made this generation so respected. In Super V8 Portfolio form, that meant uniting the supercharged performance of the XJR with the ultra-luxury character of the Vanden Plas, then adding Portfolio-specific distinction. Inside, this Jaguar surrounds its occupants with the warm, formal atmosphere enthusiasts expect from a proper British luxury car, with leather seating surfaces, rich wood trim, and a layout that emphasizes comfort and command. The power-adjustable front seats offer a wide range of adjustment along with heating and ventilation, while the power tilt/telescopic steering wheel allows the driver to tailor the cabin precisely. This example is also well equipped with the features buyers want in a top-tier Jaguar flagship, including the infotainment screen with AM/FM radio and navigation, a power sunroof, and the rear-seat luxury touches that help define the Super V8 Portfolio experience. Rear passengers benefit from rear climate controls, rear side window sunblinds, and fold-down rear radio controls, all of which reinforce this models long-wheelbase, executive-sedan mission. Jaguar also gave the XJ an exceptionally hushed cabin, and this generation has long been praised for the way it isolates occupants from road and wind noise while still delivering real driver engagement from behind the wheel. For the buyer who understands what this car is, this 2009 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio offers something increasingly difficult to find: final-year status for a beloved Jaguar generation, flagship trim-level exclusivity, supercharged V8 power, long-wheelbase luxury, and unmistakable Jaguar character in one elegant package. It is a deeply distinctive sedan with presence, performance, and pedigree that separate it from the ordinary.