CAR.SPACE
V12 Coupe
Jaguar›XJS›XJ-S

V12 Coupe

XJ-S · 1975–1991RWD

V12 coupe of the original XJS (1975). The 5.3-litre V12 provides smooth rear-drive performance in a long-distance touring role. Bodywork and cabin favour comfort over outright sportiness.

291 hpPower
7.5 s0-100 km/h
240 km/hTop Speed
1975-1991Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement5.3 L
Cylinders12
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power291 hp
Torque432 Nm
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed240 km/h
Weight1755 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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