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Jaguar XJS HE

General information

ModelJaguar XJS HE
Year1981
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5344 ccm (326.09 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5344 ccm (326.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power303.20 PS (223 kW or 299 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque431.00 Nm (43.9 kgf-m or 317.9 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression12.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
0-50 miles6.1 seconds
0-60 miles7.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1776 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Cargo space470 litres (124 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 284 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 264 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1707 kg (3,763.3 pounds)
Overall length4880 mm (192.1 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)
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