V12 Convertible

XJ-S · 1975–1991RWD

Open-top XJS in early form, the full convertible arriving in 1988. The 5.3-litre V12 drives the rear wheels for relaxed cruising. It offered the softer, more luxurious side of the XJS range.

276 hpPower

8.0 s0-100 km/h

235 km/hTop Speed

1975-1991Year

Gallery

V12 Convertible, every angle

Exterior

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Displacement5.3 L

Cylinders12

FuelPetrol

TransmissionAutomatic

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power276 hp

Torque421 Nm

0-100 km/h8.0 s

Top speed235 km/h

Weight1870 kg

STORY

The XJS was a grand tourer launched in 1975 to succeed the E-Type, prioritising refined high-speed cruising over outright sportiness. Available with V12 and later straight-six power, it was offered as coupé and convertible. It enjoyed a long 21-year production run, receiving a major facelift in 1991.

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