Jaguar Xj-s

The Jaguar XJ-S is a luxury grand tourer car produced by the Jaguar from 1976 to 1996. The XJS model was replaced by the XK8 and its predecessor was Jaguar E-Type. The XJS first series introduced in 1975 to 1981 with 5.3L Jaguar V12 engine, body style 2-door coupe, wheelbase 2591 mm, length 4870 mm, width 1793 mm and height 1300 mm. The Power came from the Jaguar V12 petrol engine with a choice of a manual or automatic transmission.

The accelerate was 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.6 seconds (automatic) and had a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h) etc. The second series was introduced from 1982 to 1991 with 3.6L AJI 6, 5.3L HE V12 engine, the transmission was 5-speed manual (3.6 only) and ¾ speed automatic, wheelbase 2591 mm, length 4869 mm, width 1793 mm and height 1214 mm etc. The XJS full convertible version was revealed in 1988 which proved to be a great hit.

The third series was appeared from 1992 to 1996 with 6.0L HE v12 engine, the transmission was 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic, wheelbase 2591 mm, length 4856 mm, height 1237 mm. The body style was a 2-door coupe, 2-door 2+2 convertible and 2-door 2-seat convertible. A number of XJ's changed by coachbuilders Lynx to create a 3-door shooting brake, sold as the Lynx Eventer. Records suggest that 52 pre-facelift XJ-S, and 15 post-facelift XJS, were adapted, with 18 LHD and 49 RHD.