Is the Jaguar XJS a cabriolet or convertible?
XJS buyers had to wait eight years before Jaguar finally offered a cabriolet derivative, and a further five years for a full convertible. Now though, this duo of open-air Jaguars provides plenty of temptation to those seeking wind-in-the-hair premium motoring.
What kind of Miles does a Jaguar XJS have?
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What kind of paint does a Jaguar XJ have?
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When did the last Jaguar XJ Coupe come out?
A 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine arrived in 1994, with a top speed of 141 mph, but 1995 was the last year for the six cylinder XJS, and its optional five-speed. The V-12 coupe was discontinued, but the convertible V-12 was available through 1996 on special order.
XJS buyers had to wait eight years before Jaguar finally offered a cabriolet derivative, and a further five years for a full convertible. Now though, this duo of open-air Jaguars provides plenty of temptation to those seeking wind-in-the-hair premium motoring.
When did the Jaguar XJ S come out?
Jaguar Jaguar XJ-S was launched in September 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Germany. Regrettably the XJ-S was, for the frist 7 years, only availabe as a Coupe. The popular Jaguar E-type, which it had replaced had been avaialbe in both Convertibles and Coupes models.
What kind of transmission does a Jaguar XJS have?
However, the AJ6-engined models started off with a Getrag 265 five-speed manual transmission, joined in 1987 by an optional ZF 4HP22 four-speed automatic. Whichever automatic gearbox is fitted to the XJS you’re thinking of buying, check for smooth, quick changes up and down the gears, plus non-hesitant ‘kickdown’.
What kind of rust does a Jaguar XJS have?
Even the galvanized, post-facelift (1991-on) XJS isn’t immune to rot, one of the most common areas being around the windscreen scuttle, which is tricky and expensive to repair properly. And on post-1993 cars in particular, there is often rust on the forward edge of the roof, where it meets the stainless steel fastener.
Is it possible to buy a spare Jaguar XJS?
The good news is, the XJS is so plentiful, it isn’t too difficult to buy a spare one to use as a parts car. Our recommendation would be to search online forums to find details on the exact year, engine, and transmission of the XJS you want to buy.