Jaguar XJS-C (Convertible)
| Produced: |
1987-1996, 30946 produced. ((Production info provided by Bleasie)) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Convertible,2 doors,2 seats |
Production Figures: 12 Cyl 6 Cyl
1987 59
1988 2803
1989 4877
1990 4633
1991 1400 387
1992 824 1042
1993 657 2716
1994 1058 4633
1995 309 4032
1996 29 1487
Grand total 30,946.
Buyers Guide Jaguar XJS 1975-1996 featured in Practical Classics May 2002 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Buyers Guide Jaguar XJS 1975-1996 featured in Practical Classics January 2010– available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5343cc | V12 OHC | Jaguar V12 | 90mm x 70mm | 9 |
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromberg | 4 |
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 3 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 mph | 7.9 s | 16 mpg | 253 bhp 6000 |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Catfight showdown |
36 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2010 | |||
| Catfight showdown - The Jaguar E-Type V12 is even better than you think: it could be the best E-type of all to own. But for a fraction of the cost two later Jaguar roadsters make compelling alternatives. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Jaguar XJS 1975-1996 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - Jaguar XJS 1975-1996- Less an E-Type replacement, more a proper grand tourer. | ||||
| Article |
Sibling rivalry |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2008 | |||
| Sibling rivalry- Ultimate badge engineering or a legend reborn - either way the Aston Martin DB7 owed much to its parts-donor sister the Jaguar XJS. Today it's worth three times the price. But is it worth it? | ||||
| Article |
The Jaguar XJ-S Story |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2007 | |||
| The Jaguar XJ-S Story - On one hand it's a disaster area that failed to replace the fabulous E-Type. On the other it's a grand touring supercar sales success. The Jaguar XJ-S is all this and more, and this is its story. | ||||
| Article |
20 great classics do battle |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2005 | |||
| 20 great classics do battle - There's never been a showdown like this before. 20 of the most popular classics of all time go head to head at the Classic Cars test track. How does your favourite fare? | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XKS |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25 May 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XKS - Hampered by British Leyland's bungling in the beginning, the Jaguar XJS developed into a true classic. MATT GEORGE looks into buying a big cat. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XJS (1975-96) - Get the X-Factor |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XJS (1975-96) - Get the X-Factor - It was the car that everybody hated when it was unveiled as the E-type replacement. But now, says Chris Hope, the unloved Jaguar XJS is finally achieving the recognition it deserves. | ||||
| Article |
An XJ-S in Dubai |
66 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2006 | |||
| An XJ-S in Dubai . | ||||
| Article |
Twelve at Fifteen does go |
32 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2005 | |||
| Twelve at Fifteen does go. | ||||
| Article |
Two Years with an XJ-S, and not a moment too Long - Serialised story by Mark Thompson |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2004 | |||
| Two Years with an XJ-S, and not a moment too Long - Serialised story by Mark Thompson | ||||
| Article |
Cats' whispers |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2003 | |||
| Cats' whispers - Alastair Clements compares the sonic delights of Jaguar's V12 in the XJ-S and S3 E-Type. | ||||
| Article |
Classics February 2002 pg 86 |
86 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2002 | |||
| Jaguar XJ-S V12. With a smooth, powerful and complex V12 motor under the bonnet, is the XJ-S a difficult car to look after? Kim Henson advises. | ||||



















