Why did the Jaguar XJRs change the car?
The XJRS changed all that and not simply because the now defunct JaguarSport — the part-Walkinshaw owned business that was charged with the job of turning the XIS into the car it should always have been — went to work on the engine alone. By the time they were finished, not just the engine but the chassis entire had been transformed for the better.
Is the Jaguar XJR a good GT car?
Though the Jaguar XJRS didn’t live a lengthy life, it was around for long enough to hint that jaguar was getting serious about building proper GTs again, cars with more than just impressive ride and refinement qualities; cars to thrill the heart as well as soothe the soul.
Are there any lights on a 1993 Jaguar XJR?
1993 Jaguar XJRS. No headlights, no tailights, no instrument lights. Switch seems to be working, there is power at the small blue wire of the headlamp logic module when switch is turned on. Turn switch off and no power. With switch on the only power is the small blue wire ( no power out of the module).
How often do I need to get my Jaguar serviced?
Q: How often do I need to get my Jaguar serviced? A: This information is specified in your handbook and differs between markets. Jaguar would recommend that the Service is carried out after a specified number of kilometres or after a specified amount of time, whichever comes first. For example: after 6000km or 12 months whichever comes first.
When did the first Jaguar XJRs test start?
It started out like any other group test. It was December 1990 and we left London in filthy weather for Castle Combe, a four car convoy of Porsche, Ferrari, BMW and Jaguar.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ have?
Jaguar sold the XJ with a variety of engines ranging from frugal diesels up to supercharged V8s. But if you wanted the greatest performance, the XJR model was always the one to get. Not only was the XJR fast, but it was also supremely comfortable and agile.
What was the problem with the Jaguar XJ-S?
Overheating was a problem with V-12s; make sure both cylinder heads were rebuilt. Also check for evidence of engine fires, though such disasters frequently destroyed the car. Automatic transmissions are usually trouble free, but leak. Rear main seal and differential leaks are expensive to repair.
Is the Jaguar XJR a good used car?
An all-new, all-electric XJ is just around the corner and will take Jaguar in an entirely new direction. But before it arrives, we thought we should take a look at the outgoing XJ, specifically the high-performance XJR model, because it is now an amazing bargain on the used market.