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Prototype XJ spied testing at the Nurburgring

Our spy photographers have snapped a prototype of the next-generation Jaguar XJ being put through its paces at the Nurburgring.

Although hidden under bodywork from the current car, the test mule’s blistered wheelarches and extended front end give a good indication of the crucial model’s larger external dimensions.

Jaguar insiders have previously told Autocar that the new XJ, which uses the internal code X351, uses the aluminium chassis of the current XJ but wears all-new bodywork. According to one source who has seen the car in the metal, “It looks like the XF’s features have been draped over an Aston Martin Rapide.”

Production of the new car is scheduled to begin late next year, with Jaguar hoping that the XJ will be able to build on the massive international success of the mid-sized XF saloon.

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W124 28 August 2008

Re: Spied: next Jaguar XJ

All they have to do is make it beautiful...

Darth Balls 27 August 2008

Re: Spied: next Jaguar XJ

Good call IMSA - definitely does.

If it's good enough for Steed...

v8 26 August 2008

Re: Spied: next Jaguar XJ

hope it goes well, what about the poor old x type?