Lot details Registration No: F998UMM Chassis No: SAJJNAEC3CA159242 Mot Expiry: Sept 2006
Introduced in October 1983, the Jaguar XJS 3.6 was intended to be a sharper, more sporting foil to the range's established, soporific 5.3 litre V12 model. To emphasise the difference, it was fitted with a five-speed manual Getrag gearbox as standard. With some 225bhp and 240lbft of torque on tap courtesy of its 3590cc, dohc, 24-valve straight six, its reputed 140mph top speed and 0-60mph time of 7.4 seconds were a near match for the V12. Yet when such performance was not called upon, it could supposedly return thirty miles per gallon, a feat beyond the V12's capabilities. The brand new unit also had the advantage of being considerably lighter. This weight saving allowed Jaguar engineers to alter the all round independent, double wishbone suspension's coil spring rates giving notably better turn-in and less body roll. A revised, more positive feel to the power steering improved the handling still further.
Finished in Alpine Green with beige hide upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in good condition with regard to its engine, automatic gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Said to have had four former keepers, the last of whom was a lady, this "sporting coupe" boasts, factory fitted heated seats, a period Philips stereo and a more recent Cobra alarm system. Believed but not warranted to have covered 69,200 miles from new, it is offered for sale with "original dealer wallet" (handbooks / service books), "additional file of specialist history" and MOT certificate valid until September 16th 2006.
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