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Jaguar XJS Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1981–1992) — Second Generation

The second-generation Jaguar XJS is a long-legged grand tourer offered as a Coupe or an open Cabrio, built around relaxed high-speed cruising rather than outright sharpness.

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Jaguar XJS Engines and Transmissions

Every Jaguar XJS engine here is gasoline, tuned for smooth, quiet pulling power instead of a peaky top end. The powertrain sends drive to the rear wheels, and most examples pair with an automatic transmission, so the drivetrain suits effortless touring more than frequent gear changes.

Cabrio — Jaguar XJS Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Jaguar XJS Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.6 MT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
3.6 AT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
3.6 MT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	212 hp	156 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
3.6 AT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	212 hp	156 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
3.6 MT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	325 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.6 AT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	264 hp	194 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	268 hp	197 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	287 hp	211 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	295 hp	217 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5343 cm³	275 hp	202 kW	404 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Coupe — Jaguar XJS Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Jaguar XJS Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.6 MT	Gasoline	3590 cm³	199 hp	146 kW	302 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.6 AT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
3.6 MT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
3.6 AT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	199 hp	146 kW	302 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.6 MT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	212 hp	156 kW	324 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.6 AT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	212 hp	156 kW	324 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.6 AT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	337 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.6 MT	Gasoline	3600 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	337 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	275 hp	202 kW	395 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	287 hp	211 kW	399 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	268 hp	197 kW	393 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5343 cm³	295 hp	217 kW	433 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Jaguar XJS Dimensions

Cabrio — Jaguar XJS Dimensions

Cabrio Jaguar XJS Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
3.6 MT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 MT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 MT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	1660 kg	2030 kg	120 mm
3.6 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	1755 kg	2240 kg	120 mm

Coupe — Jaguar XJS Dimensions

Coupe Jaguar XJS Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
3.6 MT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	1620 kg	2030 kg	120 mm
3.6 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 MT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 MT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
3.6 MT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
5.3 AT	4869 mm	1793 mm	1214 mm	2591 mm	1755 kg	2240 kg	120 mm