I think this is quite old but it's a pleasure to read.

https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/ne...aguar-xj-x350/

 

Nice thanks for sharing. Not 100% sure of the shared airsprings with the VW's though.

 

Interesting write up, I remember the all polished aluminium show car when they were launched. The first car picture on the article has a "52" in the licence plate, it must have been one of the first on the road ( or a press car ) as that plate designation was launched in September 2002 through to end of February 2003. I know in the US you call this a 2004 Jaguar due to the body shape, we had it in the showrooms at the very start of 2003.