Jaguar launched the long wheelbase version of the XJ saloon at the
2004 New York Motor Show, but they maintain they will not simply badge-engineer a Daimler. The XJ's wheelbase is stretched by 5 inches and will go on sale in the autumn, initially powered by the 4.2-litre supercharged V8 only. The limo version, christened
Concept 8 in its show guise will lock horns with the long wheelbase derivatives of the BMW 7, Audi A8 and Mercedes S-class.
Dave Jenkins - 15 Apr 2004