Jaguar XJS

About

The Jaguar XJ-S is a luxury grand tourer manufactured and marketed by British car manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1975 to 1996, in coupé, fixed-profile and full convertible bodystyles. There were three distinct iterations, with a production total of 115,413 units over 20 years and seven months.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Chassis code: XJ27
Class: Grand tourer
Assembly: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Coventry
Designer: Malcolm Sayer (early design)
Predecessor: Jaguar E-Type
Successor: Jaguar XK8

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

1984

1983

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985 1986 1987

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 12 cyl, 5.3 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 (12/16)	635	$4,800/yr

Economy & emissionsSubcompact Cars

$12,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

21.3

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 6 · Complaints: 1

Seat belts
THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
Engine and engine cooling
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
Fuel system, gasoline
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Vehicle speed control
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.

Top recall areas: Seat belts · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Vehicle speed control · Electrical system

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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