Jaguar XJ 12 5.3 Litre Coupe, 1977

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Technical data

The Jaguar XJ was presented in the year 1968 as Jaguar XJ 6 (series 1).The Jaguar XJ is still being manufactured - in multiple evolved shape -; a true evergreen... nowadays series 5 is actual.
The Jaguar XJ combines the qualities of a sports car and a limousine in one car. The XJ has excellent road holding capabilities, is very fast and powerful, is very comfortable and last but not least very silent. All these characteristics are united in the most timeless and delightful sporty limousine design Jaguar has ever drawn.
The Jaguar XJ was also manufactured as Daimler Sovereign. The Daimler was meant to be less sporty and more a luxury limousine for buyers who appreciated sheer comfort.

The series 1 was built between 1968 and 1972, series 2 between 1973 and 1979. Series 3 is still a young timer and was built between 1979 and 1991.

The presented Jaguar XJ Coupe was built between 1975 and 1978. The Coupe was only available in the series 2 period.
The car was available new with two engines; the 4.2 liter six cylinder XK engine and the 5.3 liter V 12 engine. The Jaguar XJ Coupe is absolutely the finest available when you are looking for a Jaguar XJ. The design, character and capabilities of this automobile are just excellent...

Technical data

12 cylinder engine
Petrol injectie
cylinder capacity: 5343 cc.

capacity: 280 bhp. at 6000 rpm.
gearbox: 3-speed, automatic.
top-speed: approx. 220 km/h.
weight: 1835 kg.

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