Jaguar XJS (1975–1996)
The Jaguar XJS was produced for an extraordinary 21 years from 1975 to 1996, evolving from a flawed but beautiful grand tourer into a refined and dependable luxury car. The V12 engine, producing up to 318bhp in later HE specification, provides effortless performance and a unique driving character. The straight-six AJ6 engine, introduced in 1983, offers a more practical alternative with better fuel economy. The XJS is available as a coupe and a fully open cabriolet. Early cars suffered from reliability issues and high running costs but the facelift cars from 1991 onwards are significantly improved. The XJS is now among the most undervalued classic Jaguars — values remain accessible while quality and specification are exceptional.
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📋 Jaguar XJS Overview & Buying Guide
The Jaguar XJS was produced for an extraordinary 21 years from 1975 to 1996, evolving from a flawed but beautiful grand tourer into a refined and dependable luxury car. The V12 engine, producing up to 318bhp in later HE specification, provides effortless performance and a unique driving character. The straight-six AJ6 engine, introduced in 1983, offers a more practical alternative with better fuel economy. The XJS is available as a coupe and a fully open cabriolet. Early cars suffered from reliability issues and high running costs but the facelift cars from 1991 onwards are significantly improved. The XJS is now among the most undervalued classic Jaguars — values remain accessible while quality and specification are exceptional.
Available body styles: Coupe, Cabriolet. Produced from 1975 to 1996.
Is the XJS reliable?
Of the 0 fault cases recorded for the Jaguar XJS on MyCarFault, most are well-documented with community-sourced solutions. Regular maintenance, correct service intervals and addressing known weak points early significantly extends the life of these vehicles.
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