The XJ Sentinel, as the vehicle has been christened, would be sold with a full three-year 50,000 mile factory warranty, plus comprehensive after-sales support.  Tipped as the ultimate armored luxury limousine, the XJ Sentinel would target governments, security organizations and private individuals who look for high levels of security. The limo is made charming with the use of advanced design, refined performance and a good looking cabin.

The vehicle also boasts of a lightweight aluminium body structure, which makes it possible for a pretty 500kg payload for passengers and luggage without compromising on performance. Powered by a responsive 5.0-litre 385PS AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8 petrol engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the vehicle boasts of a powertrain that ensures swift and agile performance. The car is capable of racing from 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds, with a top speed of 195km/h.

But there’s light at the end of the tunnel as Jaguar has teamed up with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and in a charitable effort you can can contribute £125 to the NSPCC (registered as a single entry) and actually win the first Jaguar XJ. Jaguar has had a long term alliance with NSPCC and continuing furthermore on that bonding, Jaguar is keen to raise £1m for the NSPCC’s helplines.

The £125 entry has no limit as the same individual can have as many numbers of entries as desired. Jaguar is supporting NSPCC’s three year Child’s Voice Appeal program to raise £50m for its helplines and hence benefit more and more number of children by reaching out to NSPCC directly. The Jaguar Prize Competition to support the cause runs until 25 November and the winner will be made public on December 1. The only requirement is that the entrants will be required to answer three questions about the upcoming XJ to stand a chance of winning the first production ready Jaguar XJ.

In an attempt to take on the German competitors, Jaguar have just introduced their super luxury sedan — the all-new Jaguar XJ model. The Brits took the wraps off their new model in an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London and promised that the new Jaguar XJ is going to do its best to become the new class-leader in a segment led by the BMW 7 Series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Audi A8 and the Lexus LS. With an amazing exterior that uses an aerospace-inspired aluminium body architecture and featuring a bunch of powerful engines the 2010 Jaguar XJ is slated for an impressive debut. Right now the XJ is available for pre-order and deliveries will begin early 2010.

Engines and quick specs

• 3.0-litre V6 diesel — starts at £52,500,
• 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 385hp (283kW)
• 5.0-litre V8 supercharged outputting 510hp (375kW)
• and a  470hp (346kW) version of the supercharged V8

The new 2009 Jaguar XJ has been mentioned in a press release these days. Apparently the company is trying to make it even better as if the all-aluminum sedan with V8 power under the hood would need anything new. With newly designed seats for better leg room, standard seat heaters, a soft grain leather interior, some amazing 20-inch wheels and new side power vents, a rear aero spoiler and a full width chrome ‘signature blade’, the new Jaguar XJ is certainly going to keep its sporty flavor. Prices start from £44,599 for the XJ Executive 2.7-litre Diesel and go up to £57,760 for the XJ Super V8 4.2-litre Petrol.

And just to prove a point that Jaguar wants to be kinda eco-friendly … “The diesel demonstrated its credentials last year by covering 1000.2 miles on a single tank of fuel – the average consumption hitting 53.5mpg which equates to 139g/km of CO2″. Not bad, huh? Now all you need is the cash to buy it. – via Autoblog