A Car described simply as an X300 that I'm thinking of buying has a mesh grille, which I now understand means it is an R version. Sports? Can anyone explain any other differences.

 

You'll have to check under the bonnet for sure, but in short, the XJR has a supercharged engine, modified suspension, and usually 17" wheels.

 

Mesh grille may mean nothing more than that a previous owner preferred the mesh and installed one.

 

As noted above, the primary difference between a non-XJR and XJR X300 is the supercharged engine. That's the easiest and most obvious difference that can be verified by simply opening the hood


Here is some information that may be helpful for anyone identifying various XJ and specifically X300 models:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...yers-guide.doc

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X300)

Jag-lovers - The Story of the XJ line

Jag-lovers - Model Information

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ckages-115236/

1995 Jaguar XJR - Road Test - European Car - Motor Trend Magazine

Jaguar XJR - Classic Car Reviews | Classic Motoring Magazine


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