What was the original engine of the XJ40?
Initially, only two engines were offered across the XJ40 models: a 2.9 L and a 3.6 L version of the AJ6 inline-six. In 1990 the 3.6L was replaced by a 4.0L model and in 1991 the 2.9L was replaced by a 3.2L model.
Is the Jaguar XJ40 considered a classic car?
The outstanding XJ6 Series 1,2 & 3 that preceded it was always going to be a tough act to follow but a quarter of a century on the XJ40 is still regarded more as an old smoker than classic cat. It was Jaguar’s first tentative step into a new world – a world of modernity and electronic wizardry and Jaguar wasn’t quite up to it at the time.
What’s the difference between the XJ40 and X300?
Also, the separate black-rubber bumper bar of the XJ40 is gone and replaced with a fully integrated body-coloured bumper. The Jaguar “leaper” hood mascot was installed only on cars for non-European markets. The interior of the X300 was similar to that found in the XJ40, with some revisions.
Is the door handle on the XJ40 bad?
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. This is one of the most common failure points on these cars.
What was the last year the XJ40 was made?
June 1990 629286 XJ40 – 1991 model year introduction September 1990 628059 XJ40 – last 2.9 litre engine September 1991 649175 XJ40 – 1992 model year introduction August 1992 667829 XJ40 – 1993 model year introduction December 1992 673299 XJ81 – 6.0 litre V12 engine introduced. Also 1993.25 model year introduction.
What kind of engine does the Jaguar XJ40 have?
During the development of the XJ40, British Leyland had considered providing the Rover V8 engine for the car, which would have eliminated the need for future Jaguar engine production.
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. This is one of the most common failure points on these cars.
Are there any problems with the Lexus XJ40?
For repair info, please scroll down and follow the link to the XJ40 Book Index. OK, well, most of the XJ40s that I have seen haven’t been too terribly rusty, nonetheless, they seem to rust quite a bit more than their competition (I have yet to see a 91 Lexus with rust, but I am sure I will get E-Mail about this!)