Is The Jaguar X308 XJ8 The Best XJ Ever? (1998 4.0 V8 Executive Road Test)

The XJ is arguably Jaguar's most important model, more so than the E-Type, Mk2 or XJ-S. for Phil, the V8-powered X308 generation was its zenith - Featuring Jaguar’s new 4.0 litre V8 engine instead of the stalwart AJ16, the X308 sported a mild facelift over the X300 and a modernised interior with Ford switchgear. The X350 that followed was an all-new, modern take on the classic, so the X308 XJ8 could well represent the last of the traditional Jaguar saloons, appealing to the American market just as much as Brits. Phil took an early Japanese import 4.0 for a drive to explain why... Proudly supported by Lancaster Insurance - get a quote on YOUR classic car insurance here: https://www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk/... Thanks to Kim Cairns Classic Cars for loan of this car: www.kimcairnsclassics.co.uk/ Jaguar World: https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/jaguar-worl... Music - • Otis McDonald - Rest:    • Rest - Otis McDonald | Royalty Free Music ...   • Noir Et Blanc Vie - True Art Real Affection Part 2:    • True Art Real Affection Part 2 - Noir Et B...   Classics World is a family of brands that includes ten classic publications plus many souvenir bookazines. Check out great offers on these and more on https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/magazines/c... More classic car news and reviews online. Stay up to date with our weekly newsletter – register today at https://classicsworld.co.uk/ • Facebook:   / classicsworlduk   • Instagram: @classicsworlduk • Twitter: @ClassicsWorldUK All content on this channel is - unless otherwise stated - the opinion of the given party and any offence caused is severely apologised for. Any and all third-party content is credited and referenced to the best of our ability and all externally-created content is entirely the legal property of its original and rightful owner/s. All rights respected.