Jaguar XJS

Every engine below is Gasoline. Drive is RWD. Boost is No. Fuel grade is 95 where measured, otherwise not measured.

1 generation (1975-01-01 to 1981-12-31) is a Coupe with 2 versions, both named 5.3 AT and 5.3 MT, both 289 hp / 213 kW from a 5300 cm³ Gasoline engine with 12 cylinders in a V-shaped layout, boost No. 5.3 AT uses Automatic with 3 gears; 5.3 MT uses Manual with 5 gears. Drive is RWD. Ground clearance is 140 mm. Power rpm, torque, valves per cylinder, engine placement, fuel system, compression, bore × stroke, fuel grade, 0–100 km/h, top speed, consumption, tank, kerb weight, gross weight, wheels, rear suspension and rear brakes are not measured. Front suspension is Independent, spring. Front brakes are Disc. Rear suspension and rear brakes are not measured.

2 generation (1981-01-01 to 1992-12-31) is a Cabrio. The catalogue lists 23 versions; 12 are shown here. All shown versions are Gasoline, RWD, boost No, ground clearance 120 mm, front and rear suspension Independent, spring, front brakes Ventilated disc, rear brakes Disc. Six-cylinder cars are Inline; twelve-cylinder cars are V-shaped. Gearboxes are Manual with 5 gears or Automatic with 4 gears. Names in this generation: 3.6 MT at 185 hp, 212 hp, 220 hp and 199 hp; 3.6 AT at 185 hp, 212 hp and 220 hp; 5.3 AT at 264 hp, 268 hp, 287 hp, 295 hp and 275 hp.

3 generation (1991-01-01 to 1996-12-31) is a Cabrio. The catalogue lists 17 versions; 12 are shown here. All shown versions are Gasoline, RWD, boost No, ground clearance 120 mm, suspension Independent, spring front and rear, front brakes Ventilated disc, rear brakes Disc, engine placement Front, longitudinal where measured. Six-cylinder cars are Inline with 4 valves per cylinder where measured; twelve-cylinder cars are V-shaped with 2 valves per cylinder. Names: 4.0 MT at 222, 226 and 233 hp (several rows share a name and are split by power and by the measured 0–100 / weight figures below); 4.0 AT at 233 hp and 222 hp (again more than one row per name); 5.3 AT at 284 hp; 6.0 AT at 302 hp and 318 hp.

Engines and specs

Every engine below is Gasoline. Drive is RWD. Boost is No. Fuel grade is 95 where measured, otherwise not measured.

Generation	Version	hp	kW	rpm hp	Nm	rpm Nm	cm³	Cyl.	Layout	Valves/cyl	Boost	Gearbox	Gears	Drive
1	5.3 AT 289 hp	289	213	not measured	not measured	not measured	5300	12	V-shaped	not measured	No	Automatic	3	RWD
1	5.3 MT 289 hp	289	213	not measured	not measured	not measured	5300	12	V-shaped	not measured	No	Manual	5	RWD
2	3.6 MT 185 hp	185	136	not measured	not measured	not measured	3600	6	Inline	not measured	No	Manual	5	RWD
2	3.6 AT 185 hp	185	136	not measured	not measured	not measured	3600	6	Inline	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	3.6 MT 212 hp	212	156	not measured	not measured	not measured	3600	6	Inline	not measured	No	Manual	5	RWD
2	3.6 AT 212 hp	212	156	not measured	not measured	not measured	3600	6	Inline	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	3.6 MT 220 hp	220	162	not measured	325	4000	3600	6	Inline	2	No	Manual	5	RWD
2	3.6 AT 220 hp	220	162	not measured	not measured	not measured	3600	6	Inline	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	5.3 AT 264 hp	264	194	not measured	not measured	not measured	5300	12	V-shaped	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	5.3 AT 268 hp	268	197	not measured	not measured	not measured	5300	12	V-shaped	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	5.3 AT 287 hp	287	211	not measured	not measured	not measured	5300	12	V-shaped	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	5.3 AT 295 hp	295	217	not measured	not measured	not measured	5300	12	V-shaped	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	5.3 AT 275 hp	275	202	5250	404	2800	5343	12	V-shaped	2	No	Automatic	4	RWD
2	3.6 MT 199 hp	199	146	5250	302	4000	3590	6	Inline	2	No	Manual	5	RWD
3	4.0 MT 222 hp	222	163	4750	371	3950	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Manual	5	RWD
3	4.0 MT 226 hp, 1760 kg	226	166	4750	377	3650	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Manual	5	RWD
3	4.0 MT 233 hp, 1830 kg	233	171	4700	366	4000	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Manual	5	RWD
3	4.0 AT 233 hp, 2180 kg GVW	233	171	4700	366	4000	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Automatic	4	RWD
3	4.0 AT 222 hp, 4000 cm³	222	163	not measured	not measured	not measured	4000	6	Inline	not measured	No	Automatic	4	RWD
3	5.3 AT 284 hp	284	209	5500	415	2800	5343	12	V-shaped	2	No	Automatic	4	RWD
3	6.0 AT 302 hp	302	222	5350	471	2850	5993	12	V-shaped	2	No	Automatic	4	RWD
3	6.0 AT 318 hp	318	234	5400	463	3750	5994	12	V-shaped	2	No	Automatic	4	RWD
3	4.0 AT 222 hp, 3980 cm³	222	163	not measured	not measured	not measured	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Automatic	4	RWD
3	4.0 MT 226 hp, 1700 kg	226	166	4750	377	3650	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Manual	5	RWD
3	4.0 MT 233 hp, 1705 kg	233	171	4700	366	4000	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Manual	5	RWD
3	4.0 AT 233 hp, 2055 kg GVW	233	171	4700	366	4000	3980	6	Inline	4	No	Automatic	4	RWD

Where measured, 3 generation 4.0 engines use Distributed injection (multi-point), compression 9.5 or 10, bore × stroke 91 × 102. The 3 generation 5.3 AT 284 hp uses compression 11.5 and 90 × 70. Both 6.0 AT versions use compression 11 and 90 × 78.5. 2 generation 3.6 MT 199 hp has compression 9.6 and 91 × 92; 3.6 MT 220 hp has 91 × 92 and 325 Nm. 2 generation 5.3 AT 275 hp has compression 11.5.

Peak power in the shown set is 6.0 AT 318 hp (234 kW) in 3 generation; the next is 6.0 AT 302 hp (222 kW). Peak torque is 6.0 AT 302 hp at 471 Nm, 8 Nm above 6.0 AT 318 hp (463 Nm). The lowest shown power is 3.6 MT / 3.6 AT 185 hp (136 kW) in 2 generation. Displacement spans 3590 cm³ (3.6 MT 199 hp) to 5994 cm³ (6.0 AT 318 hp).

Performance and economy (0-100, top speed, mpg)

0–100 km/h and top speed are measured on a minority of rows. Consumption (city / highway / combined, L/100 km) is measured on three 3 generation rows only. CO2, eco class and tank size are not measured on every version, so range and mpg conversion from a tank figure cannot be stated.

Measured 0–100 km/h (seconds)

3 generation 6.0 AT 302 hp: 7.2 s; 6.0 AT 318 hp: 7.4 s (0.2 s slower).
3 generation 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1700 kg: 7.5 s; 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1705 kg: 7.7 s; 4.0 MT 222 hp: 7.9 s; 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1760 kg: 8.2 s; 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1830 kg: 8.9 s.
3 generation 5.3 AT 284 hp: 8.1 s.
2 generation 3.6 MT 220 hp: 7.8 s; 3.6 MT 199 hp: 8.2 s; 5.3 AT 275 hp: 8.1 s.

Not measured for 0–100: both 1 generation 5.3 AT and 5.3 MT; 2 generation 3.6 MT 185 hp, 3.6 AT 185 hp, 3.6 MT 212 hp, 3.6 AT 212 hp, 3.6 AT 220 hp, 5.3 AT 264 / 268 / 287 / 295 hp; 3 generation all 4.0 AT rows (222 hp 4000 cm³, 222 hp 3980 cm³, 233 hp 2180 kg GVW, 233 hp 2055 kg GVW).

Measured top speed (km/h)

Fastest measured: 3 generation 6.0 AT 302 hp at 257 km/h; 6.0 AT 318 hp at 250 km/h (7 km/h lower).
3 generation 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1705 kg: 237 km/h; 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1830 kg: 234 km/h; 4.0 MT 222 hp: 228 km/h; 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1700 kg: 227 km/h; 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1760 kg: 225 km/h; 5.3 AT 284 hp: 230 km/h.
2 generation 5.3 AT 275 hp: 238 km/h; 3.6 MT 220 hp: 230 km/h; 3.6 MT 199 hp: 220 km/h (slowest measured).

Top speed is not measured on the same rows as 0–100 is not measured.

Fuel consumption (L/100 km)

3 generation 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1760 kg: city 16.7, highway 8.1, combined 9.9.
3 generation 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1700 kg: city 16.7, highway 8.1, combined 9.9 (same three figures; kerb weight is 60 kg lower).
3 generation 5.3 AT 284 hp: city 20.6, highway 10.6, combined 12.9. Combined is 3.0 L/100 km above the 4.0 MT 226 hp rows.
3 generation 6.0 AT 318 hp: city 21.9, highway 10.6, combined 13. City is 1.3 L/100 km above 5.3 AT 284 hp; highway matches 10.6; combined is 0.1 L/100 km above 12.9.

Consumption is not measured for every other version, including both 6.0 AT 302 hp and all 1 generation and 2 generation cars.

Dimensions and weight

Length, width, height, wheelbase and wheel sizes are not measured for every Jaguar XJS version in this data. Ground clearance is 140 mm on 1 generation Coupe (5.3 AT 289 hp and 5.3 MT 289 hp) and 120 mm on every shown 2 generation and 3 generation Cabrio (20 mm lower). Fuel tank is not measured on every version.

Kerb weight (kg), where measured

Lightest: 2 generation 3.6 MT 199 hp at 1620 kg.
2 generation 3.6 MT 220 hp: 1660 kg (40 kg heavier).
3 generation 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1700 kg: 1700; 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1705 kg: 1705; 4.0 MT 222 hp: 1730; 2 generation 5.3 AT 275 hp: 1755; 3 generation 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1760 kg: 1760; 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1830 kg: 1830.
3 generation 5.3 AT 284 hp: 1920; 6.0 AT 318 hp: 1920; 6.0 AT 302 hp: 1985 (heaviest kerb, 65 kg above the 1920 kg pair).

Kerb weight is not measured on 1 generation both versions, on 2 generation 3.6 MT/3.6 AT 185 and 212 hp, 3.6 AT 220 hp, 5.3 AT 264 / 268 / 287 / 295 hp, and on 3 generation all 4.0 AT rows.

Gross vehicle weight (kg), where measured

2000: 3 generation 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1760 kg.
2030: 2 generation 3.6 MT 220 hp and 3.6 MT 199 hp.
2055: 3 generation 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1705 kg and 4.0 AT 233 hp, 2055 kg GVW.
2080: 3 generation 4.0 MT 222 hp and 4.0 MT 226 hp, 1700 kg.
2130: 3 generation 5.3 AT 284 hp and 6.0 AT 318 hp.
2180: 3 generation 4.0 MT 233 hp, 1830 kg and 4.0 AT 233 hp, 2180 kg GVW.
2240: 2 generation 5.3 AT 275 hp.
2335: 3 generation 6.0 AT 302 hp (highest gross; 205 kg above 6.0 AT 318 hp at 2130).

Gross weight is not measured on 1 generation and on the 2 generation / 3 generation rows that also lack kerb weight, except 3 generation 4.0 AT 233 hp has GVW 2180 or 2055 kg with kerb not measured.

Wheels: not measured on every version.

Problems and reliability

The launch data do not contain failure rates, recall lists, or reliability scores. Those items are not measured. What the numbers do show for upkeep-related specs: every shown car is Gasoline with boost No; 3 generation six-cylinder rows that list a fuel system use Distributed injection (multi-point); twelve-cylinder 3 generation rows use 2 valves per cylinder versus 4 on the measured 4.0 engines. Rear brakes are labelled Disc in the English field for 2 and 3 generation; 1 generation front brakes are Disc, rear brakes not measured.

Which version to choose

All shown Jaguar XJS versions are RWD Gasoline with boost No. Choice is between Coupe (1 generation only) and Cabrio (2 and 3 generation), between 6 Inline and 12 V-shaped cylinders, and between Manual and Automatic.

If the measured 0–100 time is the filter: the fastest measured car is 3 generation 6.0 AT 302 hp at 7.2 s and 257 km/h. 6.0 AT 318 hp is 16 hp stronger (318 vs 302) but 0.2 s slower to 100 km/h (7.4 vs 7.2) and 7 km/h lower on top speed (250 vs 257), with 8 Nm less peak torque (463 vs 471) and 65 kg less kerb weight (1920 vs 1985). Among six-cylinder manuals, 3 generation 4.0 MT 226 hp at 1700 kg is the quickest measured 4.0 at 7.5 s / 227 km/h; the other 4.0 MT 226 hp at 1760 kg is 0.7 s slower (8.2 s) and 2 km/h slower (225 km/h) with the same 16.7 / 8.1 / 9.9 L/100 km. The two 4.0 MT 233 hp rows split the same way: 1705 kg does 7.7 s / 237 km/h; 1830 kg does 8.9 s / 234 km/h (1.2 s and 3 km/h apart, 125 kg kerb difference). 4.0 MT 222 hp sits between them on time (7.9 s) at 228 km/h and 1730 kg.

If twelve cylinders are the filter: 1 generation offers only 5.3 AT 289 hp (Automatic, 3 gears) and 5.3 MT 289 hp (Manual, 5 gears); performance, weight and consumption are not measured. In 2 generation the 5.3 AT name covers 264, 268, 287, 295 and 275 hp; only 5.3 AT 275 hp has measured 8.1 s, 238 km/h, 1755 / 2240 kg. That 238 km/h is 8 km/h above 3 generation 5.3 AT 284 hp (230 km/h) at the same 8.1 s; 3 generation 5.3 AT 284 hp is 9 hp stronger, 165 kg heavier on kerb (1920 vs 1755), and is the only 5.3 with measured consumption (20.6 / 10.6 / 12.9). Peak twelve-cylinder power in 2 generation among shown rows is 5.3 AT 295 hp (217 kW); its 0–100, top speed and mass are not measured.

If a six-cylinder manual is the filter: 2 generation 3.6 MT 220 hp is the strongest 3.6 at 220 hp / 325 Nm, 7.8 s / 230 km/h, 1660 / 2030 kg. 3.6 MT 199 hp is 21 hp and 23 Nm lower, 0.4 s slower (8.2 s), 10 km/h slower (220 km/h), and 40 kg lighter (1620 kg). 3.6 MT 185 hp and 3.6 MT 212 hp have no measured 0–100, top speed or mass. In 3 generation the 4.0 MT family is 222 / 226 / 233 hp with 366–377 Nm; all use 5-speed Manual, Inline 6, 4 valves per cylinder, 91 × 102.

If an automatic six-cylinder is the filter: 2 generation 3.6 AT at 185, 212 and 220 hp and 3 generation 4.0 AT at 222 and 233 hp all use Automatic 4 gears. 0–100 and top speed are not measured on every 4.0 AT and every 3.6 AT. Two 4.0 AT 222 hp rows differ by displacement: 4000 cm³ versus 3980 cm³. Two 4.0 AT 233 hp rows share 233 hp / 171 kW / 366 Nm / 3980 cm³ and differ on gross weight: 2180 kg versus 2055 kg (125 kg).

If consumption is the filter: only three rows are measured. Both 4.0 MT 226 hp rows read 16.7 / 8.1 / 9.9 L/100 km. 5.3 AT 284 hp reads 20.6 / 10.6 / 12.9. 6.0 AT 318 hp reads 21.9 / 10.6 / 13. Highway 10.6 is shared by 5.3 AT 284 hp and 6.0 AT 318 hp.

If ground clearance is the filter: 1 generation Coupe is 140 mm; every shown Cabrio is 120 mm.

The catalogue does not publish prices. Length, wheel sizes and tank remain not measured, so a choice on exterior size or range cannot be made from these figures.