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Jaguar XJS

General information

ModelJaguar XJS
Year1975
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5342 ccm (325.97 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.50 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5342 ccm (325.97 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power295.00 PS (217 kW or 291 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque431.00 Nm (43.9 kgf-m or 317.9 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression12.5:1
Bore x stroke90.0 x 70.0 mm (3.5 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed241.0 km/h (149.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.0 seconds
0-60 miles7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1667 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4630 litres (1,223 gallons)
Cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1770 kg (3,902.2 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity86.0 litres (22.72 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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