1986 Jaguar XJS

Coupe

5.3L 5343CC V12 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

SAJNV5841GC134246

Clear

GAS

This is a former show car and always garaged; it looks and smells as new. There is a small patch of paint disturbed on the roof of the car but otherwise looks stunning and runs great. Owners say the following: Faultless with correct maintenance. Impressive, always attracting positive attention. This car is all about comfort. Bags of torque. Acceleration is effortless A lot of car for not a lot of money. Good acceleration. Can whisk you over 100mph without realising it's quite docile around town. Silky smooth ride, slightly cramped interior (but who cares when it looks this good). Engine: Rock solid build, no problems to date Buying an XJS Without a doubt, the XJS is one of the most popular Jaguars ever made and while it may not have the appeal of the legendary E-type it is an excellent choice for someone who wants to enjoy Jaguar ownership at a reasonable cost; and who wouldn't! Needless to say, with such a long run and model variations, XJS can be found from very cheap, as in needing plenty of work, to excellent condition. As a hobby or week end car, there is really no reason to stay away from an early coupe. The V12 is without a doubt one of the very best engine ever build by Jaguar or by any builder for that matter. It is a rugged and reliable engine capable of high mileage with very little problems. At the other end of the spectrum, the later XJS can make a very good daily driver with decent fuel economy in the case of the AJ6 / AJ16 powered versions. The V12 when driven sensibly won't be worst than most of the SUVs seen on the roads today. Maintenance on the V12 is more costly than on a 6 cylinder car, not only because there are twice as many plugs, wires, injectors, etc... but because with such a big engine access is limited; this is the price to pay for the glamorous V12 badge. ALL XJS 1976 to 1980. Two door Coupe introduced in late 1975 as successor to the EType. Four place car with room for two. Built on 102" wheelbase. Supplied with the Fuel injection V12 only, alloy wheels, and SII Sedan type accessories. Rear sway bar, 3.31 rear axle with "XJ-S" lettering. No cars manufactured in 1981. All cars have fully independent suspension and four wheel disc brakes (inboard on the rear until 1994). Brake and suspension components virtually identical on all XJ cars since 1974. All models have Lucas electrics unless otherwise noted. V12 cars featured positraction rear axles. Telescoping steering column all models – tilt not available. U.S. V12: all 1977½-on V12 use a GM T400 with a special "Jaguar only" case that will not adapt to earlier V12 engines, V12 engines are 5.3 liters (327 inches) or 6.0L.