This comprehensive workshop service repair manual is your ultimate resource for maintaining and repairing your Jaguar XJ8 XJR X308, covering models from 1997 to 2003. It provides detailed instructions and illustrations to guide you through every step of service and repair procedures, making it suitable for both experienced mechanics and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. The manual includes everything you need, from general maintenance and troubleshooting to in-depth coverage of engine, transmission, brake, electrical, suspension, steering, cooling, fuel, emission, and climate control systems. It also features comprehensive wiring diagrams to assist with electrical system diagnosis and repair. You'll find detailed substeps expanding on repair procedures, along with notes, cautions, and warnings to highlight crucial information. Numbered instructions, bold figure numbers, clear illustrations, drawings, and photos guide you seamlessly through each procedure. Enlarged insets allow for a close examination of parts, and a numbered table of contents enables quick access to the information you need. This manual offers a complete and in-depth understanding of your Jaguar XJ8 XJR X308, empowering you to perform repairs confidently and effectively.

The Jaguar XJ8 XJR X308, produced from 1997 to 2003, marked a significant step forward for the British automaker, ushering in a new era of elegance, performance, and technological innovation. This generation of the XJ, code-named X308, was a complete departure from its predecessors, featuring a new platform, a sleekly sculpted exterior design, and a luxuriously appointed interior. It was available in two trim levels: the standard XJ8, powered by a robust 3.2-liter V8 engine, and the performance-oriented XJR, boasting a supercharged 4.0-liter V8 capable of delivering exhilarating power. The XJ8 XJR X308 not only embodied luxury but also introduced features that were cutting-edge for the time, including a sophisticated Electronic Air Suspension system that delivered both comfort and handling prowess. The car's design, penned by Ian Callum, blended classic Jaguar styling cues with contemporary elements, resulting in a timeless yet modern aesthetic. Beyond its refined exterior and luxurious interior, the Jaguar XJ8 XJR X308 delivered a driving experience that was both exhilarating and refined. The XJR model, with its supercharged engine, delivered a potent 370 horsepower, propelling the car from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 5.5 seconds. This impressive performance was further enhanced by the car's responsive steering, precise handling, and tenacious brakes. The standard XJ8, while not as potent as the XJR, offered a comfortable and refined driving experience, thanks in part to its well-tuned suspension and sound isolation. The XJ8 XJR X308 offered drivers a blend of luxury, performance, and technology that made it a compelling choice in the high-end sedan segment, solidifying its reputation as a true British icon.