For over 50 years, Jaguar‘s flagship sedan, the XJ, marked the pinnacle of the British marque’s luxurious capabilities when it came to automobile design. During its half-century tenure, the XJ stood tall alongside other European luxury heavy-hitters like the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. There was even a good bit of competition coming from Japan once the late 1980s hit, with nameplates like the Lexus LS entering the fold in full-force.
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