Are there any problems with the Jaguar XJ40?
As far as integrity of the body goes, these cars are fairly decent, although I have heard reports of the sunroofs leaking while the car is parked at a slight incline. On the early XJ40s (88-89 Model Year) the door handles are notoriously prone to failure. There is an updated design, but don’t expect miracles unless you own a 90-94.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
These models are equipped with dual overhead cam in-line six- cylinder engines. The engines feature a computer-controlled ignition system and electronic fuel injection. Transmissions are a four-speed automatic equipped with a lock-up torque converter.
Where is the transmission on a Jaguar XJ6?
Transmissions are a four-speed automatic equipped with a lock-up torque converter. The transmission is mounted to the back of the engine, and power is transmitted to the fully independent rear axle through a two-piece propshaft.
Is the XJ40 a joy or a Money Pit?
XJ40s are either money pits or joys. If you know what you’re dealing with, they are the latter. It’s also important to note that this is more of a “What can go wrong with” page, not a how-to fix them page.
Which is the longest running model of the Jaguar XJ?
The 1993 XJ6 earned the title of “Safest Car in Britain” as the result of a government survey. The original 1986 car gave way to the heavily revised X300 model in 1994, followed by the X308 version in 1997. The XJ40 and its later derivatives, is to date, the second longest running Jaguar XJ platform with a total production run of 17 years.
What was the original design of the Jaguar XJ41?
Originally, the idea was for the XJ41/42 to use the AJ6 engine (which would appear in the XJ-S in 1983), thus fitting into a range which was planned to look like this: XJ40 – XJ41/42 – XJ-S. The designs were obviously inspired by the E-type, but were very much a modern interpretation of the idea.
What was the last car that Jaguar made?
The XJ40 was at the time, the most extensively tested vehicle the company had ever developed. Jaguar historians claim that the XJ40 was the last car which company founder Sir William Lyons had contributed to during its protracted development phase.
How old is the JAG XJ40 classic car?
Jaguar’s XJ40 has endured a poor reputation but 25 years on, it now deserves classic status. Drive one and you’ll soon see our reasoning Incredible as it may seem, Jag’s XJ40 is 25 years old this year, although strictly speaking, it’s an XJ6 as XJ40 was simply Jaguar’s code name.
Granted Jaguar got on top of the problems and in the later years, produced a very fi ne car indeed. But mud sticks and the XJ40 remains fairly covered in it, not helped by successive owners not looking after this cat properly. But, it’s time to give the XJ40 its due.
The 1993 XJ6 earned the title of “Safest Car in Britain” as the result of a government survey. The original 1986 car gave way to the heavily revised X300 model in 1994, followed by the X308 version in 1997. The XJ40 and its later derivatives, is to date, the second longest running Jaguar XJ platform with a total production run of 17 years.
The XJ40 was at the time, the most extensively tested vehicle the company had ever developed. Jaguar historians claim that the XJ40 was the last car which company founder Sir William Lyons had contributed to during its protracted development phase.