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Jaguar XJS 5.3 Cabriolet

General information

ModelJaguar XJS 5.3 Cabriolet
Year1988
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5343 ccm (326.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5343 ccm (326.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 12 cylinder
Max power295.00 PS (217 kW or 291 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke90.1 x 70.0 mm (3.5 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1528 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4630 litres (1,223 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity82.0 litres (21.66 gallons)
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