The record for official cannonballs is 32 hours and 51 minutes about 87 mph, set in the final run by dave heinz and dave yarborough in a jaguar xjs in april 1979. A few years ago the automobile was extensively restored. The plumbing used to control the vacuum advance on the jaguar xjs v12 h. My uncle had one many years ago and the view down the bonnet from the drivers seat is magnificent.
Jaguar xjs v12 he coupe, 1986 welcome to classicargarage. The basic format of this highly successful sports coupe is unchanged, although major cylinder head changes on the 5. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used jaguar xjs classics for sale near you. Jaguar xjs cabriolet v12 1991 only 84,820 km this bea. Excellent serviceownership history and even better condition, first and near faultless paintwork, only driven in good weather. On the other hand, you xjs guys do currently have issues with parts availability from jaguar with regards to body parts was just talking to the dealer parts guy and hed mentioned that. The second generation brings a new v12 he engine high efficiency engine that reduces fuel consumption while the power increases to 295 hp.
Great escapes jaguar xjs is powered by a constant in the models 20year lifespan jags 5. The v12 is notorious for its dropped valve seat problem. As xjs sales rebounded, the cabriolet became available with the v12 he. The car has 114k miles and was given a thorough refreshening by the previous owner that included a baremetal repaint, full suspension rebuild, new transmission, and a refurbishment of the cylinder heads and fuel injection system. To be offered at auction without reserve at rm sothebys palm beach event, 20 21 march 2020. Also in 1983, and after a nine year absence, open top motoring was revived by. After fords takeover of jaguar the standard model was renamed the xjs for the last cars to be built from april 199196. Mighty v12 jaguar,jag engine, aj6 heads,quad cam xj blown, injected, delco 808,s duration.
Poor build, slipping standards, v12 thirst the xjs looked like it had used up all its lives by the start of the new decade. From september 1989 to 1993 the 6litre zytec version of the v12 was used in the xjrs, finishing with their 333bhp v12. I own a 1989 xjs v12 and drove it 7000km across australia try doing that with a 1980s ferrari v12. From 1976 through 1979 a fourspeed manual was available, but most cars had the. Coming with an extensive history file, this lots condition scores an impressive 100. A new he version of the engine he represented high efficiency arrived in 1982. There were three distinct iterations, with a final production total of 115,4 units over 20 years and seven months. Do not forget to read about jaguar xjs problems, recalls and complaints. So beautiful i had to have another one my first was a 3.
They are one of our more basic upgrades that offer a noticeable change. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you 1988 jaguar xjs v12 coupe. Jaguar xjs service repair manual jaguar xjs pdf downloads. I dreamed about an old jaguar since i was a kid, but having one while living in russia or ukraine where i spent first 35 years of my life was quite impractical if not borderline impossible due to weather conditions mostly. In fact, jaguar actually stopped making them for six months and even offered the backlog of cars to its management as company cars. Do not expect to operate any xjs built prior to 1991 as a daily driver.
Jaguar xjs vin decoder lookup jaguar xjs vin and get. It is possible to get market price of new or used jaguar xjs by vin number. Demystifying the jaguar v12 ralph hosiers technoblog. Unfollow jaguar xjs v12 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ja3304 this beautiful jaguar xjs v12 he coupe was supplied from new to washington dc on the 10th june 1985. Interiors are generally toughwearing, though the drivers seat bolsters show. The classic bargain of the jaguar range, whether v12 or aj6. It has an output of 280 bhp 284 ps209 kw of power at 5550 rpm, and maximum torque of 415 nm 306 lbft42.
All jaguar xjs series 1 coupe versions offered for the year 1988 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. Find all the latest facts, figures and jaguar xjs specs based on year, make and model. Jaguar classic cars xjs v12 for sale car and classic. Showing just 41,400 miles, this beautiful 1987 jaguar xjs 5. Of course, it was also one of the most expensive cars to maintain, often with little financial reward on the other side for your investments. Colour green grey metallic sage green with a doeskin leather interior. Jaguar believed that a move upmarket would be required to stay in business the more things change and the xj s was created to replace the aging xke etype to us usians.
The he standing for high efficiency and with a top of 250 kmhr it was the fastest automatic in the world. This beautiful jaguar xjs v12 he coupe was supplied from new to washington dc on the 10th june 1985. At worst, it could be game over for both car and driver. Near mint condition new tires and battery 18000 original miles must see 5. Surely fifteen years of depressing, timid, defaultretro jags have taught us to appreciate this automobile for what it is. The history of the jaguar xjs could fill a book, and in fact its filled a few books. Jaguar xjs he v12 ecu ecm lucas engine computer 83706a 845253a dac2597 6cu. Originally developed using the platform of the then current william. This model is the xjs v12 mk2 he version that was initially introduced in 1981. The a and c emission system us, canada, japan is described in the supplement to the repair operation manual 1982 and in supplement a of later editions on page172, although the description is not as clear as.
Every buyer must check jaguar xjs car history before getting a car loan or credit. Get the best deals on engine computers for jaguar xjs when you shop the largest online selection at. Jaguar xjs classics for sale classics on autotrader. This 1989 jaguar xjs convertible mixes classic british style and v12 power with the right maintenan.
The engine was known as a high efficiency v12, which lead to the xjs being known as the xjs he during the production of series 2. A pair of fiberglass targa panel closed the space of the driver and passenger while. The 1983 jaguar xjs he v12 has 295 ps 291 bhp 217 kw horsepower. By 1988, it was the he highefficiency version of the v12, while later cars were. The jaguar xjs he v12 top speed is 240 kmh 149 mph. After april 1975, the v12 engine used in the series 2 xj12 and the new xjs had a. The series 2 xjs featured a few different variations. European motor studio is excited to offer this 1990 jaguar xjs v12 convertible finished in an elegant combination of black over barley connolly leather.
The service stamps are all exclusively jaguar main dealers bar the last three carried out by marque specialists. If you wish to understand or troubleshoot the jaguar xjs electronic fuel injection system, it is highly recommended that you obtain a copy of understanding electronic fuel injection, ignition and engine management by roger bywater and available from aj6 engineering. Find new and used 1983 jaguar xjs classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. The jaguar v12 engine is a v12 internal combustion engine produced by jaguar cars. One of the products of jaguars recent drive to improve quality and reliability is the latest version of the xjs coupe above, dubbed h. The v12 is sublime and and overall handling is so smooth, poised and elegant. Im taking the front and rear sub frames out my xjs today along with the engine in preparation for a full rebuild all before the next rust 2 rome. This impressive jaguar xjs v12 was sold new in the netherlands kroymans.
Power came from the jaguar v12 engine with a choice of a manual or an. Externally, the vehicle acquired a much sleeker look. In the xjs the 60degree v12 made 286 hp routed through a standard borg warner threespeed automatic transmission. Here for sale another car from my private collectioncould this be the worlds best xjs he. Great original germany delivered jaguar xjs v12 he in rhodium silver with black leather interior trim with only 60. The centre boxes were designed by jaguar as a reverse flow box for the american market, this quietens the tone of the v12 engine and saps all power. The jaguar xjs later called xjs is a luxury grand tourer manufactured and marketed by. This jaguar xjs v12 he was produced on the 30th of june 1983 and dispatched on the 26th of. One of the products of jaguar s recent drive to improve quality and reliability is the latest version of the xjs coupe above, dubbed h.
The xjs was the longest lasting jaguar model to date, remaining in production for two decades. Price reduced fantastic low mile car rare rouge edition with gold package very well maintainedand cared for no rust ever all original great paint,chrome,interiorfantastic driv. The hes history file is rather impressive with a host of invoices, owners pack, 2 sets of keys and a service booklet showing some 16 stamps plus additional coupon and stamp for a factory recall in november 1990. Jaguar produced around 2,000 4,000 examples per year, which meant it had similar production figures to the car it replaced. This specs showing the detailed performance of the jaguar xjs v12 295ps are an average of the information provided by the car. All jaguar xjs series 1 coupe versions offered for the year 1982 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars photo of the moment.
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