
Lot 288 - 1992 12947 XJS 4.0 Coupé
Lot Number | 288 |
Registration | J168WVN |
Chassis Number | SAJJNAED3EK183737 |
Engine Number | 9EPCNA157912 |
Odometer reading | 77,198 miles |
Estimate | £6,000 - £8,000 |
Result | Sold - £5,040 |
The Jaguar XJS is a luxury grand tourer produced from 1975 to
1996 and replaced the E-Type. Although it never had quite the same
sporting image, the XJS was a competent replacement with better
aerodynamics than the E-Type and was last produced on 4th April
1996 by which time 115,413 had been produced during a 21-year
production life. Its specifications compared well against
Italian cars with acceleration of 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds and a top
speed of 143mph. The first series of XJS cars had a Borg-Warner
Model 12 transmission; however, in 1979, GM Turbo-Hydromatic 400
transmissions were fitted. In 1983, a new 3.6 litre AJ6
straight-six engine was introduced, a hugely flexible unit and an
extremely popular option. The car was re-engineered in May 1991 and
renamed XJS (facelift). The rear side windows appeared enlarged,
and the buttresses stayed (although their appearance was minimised
by the new side window treatment), as designer Geoff Lawson argued
that they were part of the car's character. The car received a new
4.0-litre version of the AJ6 engine. At the same time the car
benefitted from a revision to the rear brakes; they were now fitted
with outboard rear disc brakes, instead of the more complicated
inboard items on previous models. At the same time the car received
more aerodynamic front and rear bumpers.
First registered on 16th June 1992, this XJS 4.0 Coupé automatic is
finished in Flamenco Red, with doeskin leather trim. Usual Jaguar
refinements that are associated with such a marque can be found on
this car, anti-lock brakes, electric seats, power steering and air
conditioning. The vendor is a Jaguar enthusiast and we are advised
the car drives well with no adverse noises. The 3980cc engine
starts on the button and runs in a very responsive manner with good
oil pressure. Benefitting from the protective rubber strips along
the side of the car, this Jaguar is in very good condition taking
into account it is over 20 years old. A very desirable and useable
modern classic.
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