Jaguar XJ-S V12 convertible, 1989

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The Jaguar XJ-S (XJS from 1991 Mk III) was presented on the London Earls Court Motor show in the year 1975. Jaguar intended the XJS to be the successor of the famous E-type (XK-E). That was not really the case because the E-type was engineered as a sport scar with exception of the later V12 automatic models. The Jaguar XJS was a large, luxurious and very comfortable GT. Until the year 1983 the XJS was only available as fastback coupe standard fitted with the fabulous Jaguar V12 engine. In 1983 the XJS cabriolet saw the light of day and with it a new 3.6 Litre six cylinder engine was introduced. The cabriolet featured a roll over bar and fixed window frames which did not give the car the appeal of a true cabriolet. In the year 1988 a full open top model followed; the XJS convertible. The new convertible was a car of great beauty with its long and stretched lines. The XJS models were given all imaginable luxury and electrically powered goodies. Driving an XJS is an experience of sheer luxury, comfort and smooth power. The XJS convertible was at first only sold with the 5.3 Litre V12 engine. In the year 1991 a new 4.0 Litre six cylinder engine became available. In 1993 the 5.3 Litre V12 was succeeded by the equally powerful 6.0 Litre V12. In total a little over 28.000 Jaguar XJS convertibles have been built between the years 1988 and 1995. The XJS is one of those cars which become more beautiful over the years. Excellent original convertibles are hard to find and firm priced. Good investment and a future classic.

Technical data

V 12 engine
cylinder capacity: 5343 cc.

petrol injection and catalyst converter
capacity: 277 DIN bhp. at 5250 rpm.
torque 404 Nm. at 2800 rpm.
top-speed: 238 km/h.
acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec.
gearbox: 4-speed, automatic
suspension: independent all round
brakes: vented disks all round
weight: 1840 kg.

Information

Jaguar XJ-S V12 convertible, year 1989. Chassis number: SAJJNADW4DP159411. Colour blue metallic with a beige (tan) leather interior, blue soft top and hood cover. This fabulous Jaguar XJ-S V12 convertible has been imported from Switzerland in 2010. The automobile has been serviced and maintained in our workshop ever since and the car is in superb (excellent+) original condition! This fine XJ-S drove only 58365 documented kilometres from new! All books and invoices are present. The car features the fantastic V12 engine, automatic gearbox, the original alloy wheels and many comfort options like air-conditioning, power steering, power windows, power mirrors, power hood and a radio/cd HiFi system.

This fine Jaguar was sold to the Netherlands
by Lex Classics.

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