The table below lists every trim of the 2005 Jaguar XJ with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
XJ8 L Sedan 4D V8, 4.2 Liter 294 303 4,180 3,777
XJ Vanden Plas Sedan 4D V8, 4.2 Liter 294 303 4,180 3,841
XJ8 Sedan 4D V8, 4.2 Liter 294 303 4,180 3,726
XJ Super Sedan 4D V8, Supercharged, 4.2L 390 399 4,180 4,059
XJR Sedan 4D V8, Supercharged, 4.2L 390 399 4,180 3,947

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2004

The 2004 Jaguar XJ carried a maximum tow rating of 4,180 lb. The 2005 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2004 Jaguar XJ page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2005 Jaguar models

The rest of Jaguar's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2005 Jaguar S Type 4,079
2005 Jaguar X Type 2,090

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.