Jaguar XJS Coupe 4.0 (222 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.5 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 4.3 / 5
Comfort 4.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Jaguar XJS:

The Jaguar XJ-S is a luxury grand tourer manufactured and marketed by British car manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1975 to 1996, in coupé, fixed-profile and full convertible bodystyles. There were three distinct iterations, with a final production total of 115,413 units over 20 years and seven months.
Originally developed by Chief Engineer William Heynes using the platform of the then-current XJ saloon, the XJ-S was noted for its prominent rear buttresses. The early styling was partially by Jaguar's aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer—one of the first designers to apply advanced aero principles to cars—however Sayer died in 1970, before the design was finalised....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Coupe Overview:

Jaguar XJS (Coupe). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Jaguar XJS generation predates modern Euro NCAP testing protocols. Safety features are rudimentary by contemporary standards, focusing on structural integrity and basic passive restraints of its era.

4.0 (222 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

A refined inline-six offering ample power for comfortable cruising and responsive acceleration.

Fuel Economy

Good for its class and era, providing a more sensible running cost than the V12 options.

Best Use Case: Daily driving, long-distance touring with better efficiency.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Iconic, timeless grand tourer styling.
  • • Luxurious and comfortable ride quality.
  • • Powerful and smooth V12 engine options.
  • • Refined inline-six engines offer a good balance.
  • • Strong road presence and prestige.

Cons:

  • • High fuel consumption, especially for V12 models.
  • • Known for complex electrical systems and potential reliability issues.
  • • Expensive maintenance and parts, particularly for V12s.
  • • Limited rear passenger space for a large coupe.
  • • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(c Convertible: 1990 - 1994).

General:
Brand:Jaguar
Model:XJS
Generation:Coupe
Modification (Engine):4.0 (222 Hp)
Start of production:1991
End of production:1994
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Coupe
Engine:
Power:222 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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