When was the last year the Jaguar XJS was made?
The final version included a rust-proofed body, a new style for the grill, rear lights and rear windows. Other popular features were power windows, locks and climate control as well as a new interior design. After 21 years of production the XJS was discontinued in 1996 and replaced by the XK8.
Do you need Jaguar XJS parts for a coupe?
Depending on your version you may need Jaguar XJS parts for a coupe, a convertible, a V-12 or straight 6 engine. If you have a V-12 the cooling systems needs to be maintained often as it may result in overheating because of the small engine bay in which case it can result in a blown head gasket.
When to replace Ignition System on Jaguar XJS?
If you have a pre-1989 XJS you may want to consider Jaguar parts to replace the original ignition system as it had a distributor problem which seized up the catalytic converter and caused fires. Head gaskets and fuel injection hoses should also be replaced when worn out for the same reason.
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.
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.
What kind of engine does the Jaguar XJ-S have?
Its replacement confounded E-Type fans. The XJ-S was a hefty coupe with slab sides and flying buttresses. It was built on a shortened XJ6 sedan chassis, with the 285 bhp, 5.3-liter single overhead-cam (SOHC) V-12 from the E-Type, now fitted with Lucas fuel injection.
When did the first XJ cabriolet come out?
The production process was convoluted, but XJ-S sales rebounded to 6,028 in 1984 and a V-12 cabriolet was offered in 1985. American buyers wanted a proper convertible and coachbuilders Hess & Eisenhart of Cincinnati, Ohio, converted about 2,000 coupes in 1986-87.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJS have?
The car received a new 4.0-litre version of the AJ6 straight-six engine. In 1992, a convertible model having the same engine was added to the range. The V12 engine’s capacity was enlarged to 6.0 litres in May 1992 and it had a power output of 227 kW (304 hp). Outboard rear brakes replaced the more complicated inboard brakes of previous models.
How did the Hess and Eisenhardt convertible differ from the Jaguar XJS?
The Hess & Eisenhardt convertible differed from the later Jaguar-built XJS convertible as its un-padded top folded down deeper into the body structure of the car resulting in a cleaner rear profile when the roof was lowered.
Are there any Jaguar XJS without buttresses?
Jaguar considered a luxury Daimler version to be marketed as the Daimler-S, notably without the buttresses and with only a single prototype built in 1986. Paul Banham did produce some custom notch back coupés without buttresses, larger rear side windows, and a narrow C-pillars.
What kind of car was the 1993 Jaguar XJ?
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How much does a 1992 Jaguar XJ convertible cost?
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Is the Jaguar XJS a 4 speed car?
This particular XJS was a four-speed auto box, but the XJS does also come in a five-speed manual. You can take a look at the full technical specs below. You’d probably expect having that sort of power in a Jaguar would cause a bit of a racket, but as is the tradition in classic British GT cars, it’s utterly silent.
What was the purpose of the Jaguar XJ Series III?
Not surprising, since all of these cars were sold with an XJ6 badge on them. The Series III was originally intended as a stop-gap model; something to keep the wolves from the door while the replacement for the original (then 10-year-old design) was designed and built.
Are there different generations of the Jaguar XJ?
The fourth and fifth generation XJ6’s each incorporate major body, mechanical and electrical redesigns. The terminology for the different versions of the XJ6 are: Series I (1968-73), Series II (1973-79), Series III (1979-87), XJ40 (1986-94), and X300 (1995-current).