How long has the Jaguar XJS been in production?
Jaguar’s reliability ratings still aren’t perfect, but are miles better than they once were. Long before the F-Type, Jaguar had another go at replacing the E-Type. It was called the XJS, and it managed to stay in production for 21 years from 1975 to 1996.
What kind of aircon system does a Jaguar XJ have?
The following refers to aircon systems fitted to Jaguar XJS, XJ Series 1,2,3 and will have some relevance to later cars. See also our R134a conversion mythbuster.
How old is the Jaguar XJ Grand Touring Car?
Even the youngest XJS is now a 22-year old car, and parts are going to need to be replaced. If you fancy the idea of owning a gorgeous grand touring car with a V12 engine, here are some issues you should watch out for.
Can a Jaguar XJS be used as a parts car?
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. Jaguar built so many combinations of the XJS, it is hard to sum up all of the issues in one place.
When did the Jaguar XJS celebrate its 60th year?
In 1995, the final specification changes were made and the car was referred to as the Celebration model to celebrate the 60th year of Jaguar Cars. Celebration cars feature diamond turned wheels, Jaguar embossed seats and a wooden steering wheel.
The following refers to aircon systems fitted to Jaguar XJS, XJ Series 1,2,3 and will have some relevance to later cars. See also our R134a conversion mythbuster.
What was the name of the Jaguar XJ shooting brake?
Lynx Eventer. A number of XJS’s were modified by coachbuilders Lynx to create a three-door shooting brake, marketed as the Lynx Eventer. Records suggest that 52 pre-facelift XJ-S, and 15 post-facelift XJS, were adapted, with 18 being left hand drive and 49 being right hand drive.
How many Jaguar XJ’s are there in the world?
There were three distinct iterations, with a final production total of 115,413 units over 20 years and seven months. Originally developed using the platform of the then current William Heynes designed XJ saloon, the XJ-S was noted for its prominent rear flying buttresses.
Jaguar’s reliability ratings still aren’t perfect, but are miles better than they once were. Long before the F-Type, Jaguar had another go at replacing the E-Type. It was called the XJS, and it managed to stay in production for 21 years from 1975 to 1996.
Is the Jaguar XJS a low mileage car?
Jaguars like to be driven; ones that are driven regularly have a lot less problems with seal leakage and parts just dying for no apparent reason. Ones that sit around and then are sold as “low mileage” examples tend to end up being giant money pits.
How many miles does a 1988 xjsc cabriolet have?
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Where can I buy a 1988 Jaguar XJ convertible?
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How many miles does a 1992 Jaguar XJS have?
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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.
What kind of car is the 1985 Jaguar XJS?
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How many horsepower does a Jaguar XJS have?
By the end of the XJS’s production run, the V12 was bored out to 6.0-liters to produce 318 hp. There were also several inline-six models in 3.6- and 4.0-liter configurations, producing anywhere from 201 to 245 hp. As with the engines, there were a number of transmissions offered during the XJS’s production run.
Where can I buy a 1996 Jaguar XJS?
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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.
Is the Jaguar XJS still in good condition?
Excellent condition XJS with only $36k miles and ALL original parts down to the rims and official Jaguar CD changer in the trunk! Garaged and used as a Sunday driver, lots of fun to cruise around
Where did Dave and Sue buy a Jaguar XJS?
In 1995, Dave and Sue bought a new Jaguar XJS convertible to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. It was purchased at Westlake Jaguar in Elmhurst. They got a good deal on it because the general manager of the dealership had been using it as a demo and it had some miles on it.
When did the Jaguar xjpider concept car come out?
Italian styling house Pininfarina introduced a 1978 concept car based on the XJ-S, called the Jaguar XJSpider; which did not see production.
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Where can I buy a 1983 Jaguar XJ?
Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is proud to offer this very clean 1983 Jaguar XJS for sale. The Jag Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to offer this beautiful classic 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Are there any issues with a Jaguar XJS?
If you fancy the idea of owning a gorgeous grand touring car with a V12 engine, here are some issues you should watch out for. Fuel hoses in the engine are known to deteriorate over time, causing engine fires. The upper shock bushing are prone to failure resulting in a rattling noise over bumps.
How many units of the Jaguar XJS were made?
It wasn’t the best, but the XJS was still a very pretty grand tourer with a lot to offer. Over a 21-year run, Jaguar produced 115,413 units of the XJS, before eventually replacing it with the XK8. Having been built for so many years, the XJS was the recipient of several engine options.
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.
Is the Jaguar XJS available as a convertible?
And adding insult to injury, the XJS is only available as a Coupe, no more convertible: after 40 years of producing the world’s best looking open cars, Jaguar succumbed to safety regulations and would no longer offer a ragtop until the mid 80s.
Is the transmission on a 1995 Jaguar XJ6?
Will let everyone know what i find, I own body shops! so i know a lot of people. My 1995 Jaguar XJ6 began having a transmission problem in the last few days. It feels like the transmission is slipping as the car feels like it’s bucking a little or like the transmission is grabbing and then periodically letting go for a second.
How can I Reset my Jaguar XJ transmission?
Check the connector on the transmission (driver’s side) if it has the rubber boot, or check for the connector’s connection cleanliness, check pins if they are not corroded, use electronic parts cleaner. Check for trans mount, if it’s gone the trans will move more then it was designed and can cause connection problems. How can I reset my lights?
What happens when you change gears on a Jaguar XJ?
I have twice now gotten an incorrect gear ratio error that lets me limp home; when the car is restarted, no problem. It is QUITE a problem when you go to accelerate on the highway and the engine just revs. Flipping to a different gear, or in and our of neutral, does nothing. Not even an error message most of the time.
What kind of transmission does a Jaguar XJ40 have?
Good luck. I have a 1990 xj40 that has a 4.0 liter that run great and has been fully tuned. the nagging problem that I have is that after washing the car the transmission jumps to limp home set for about a week to ten days and the works fine. It sounds like water under the dash when I turn right or left.