The 1986 Jaguar XJS V12 was manufactured by Jaguar, sold new from year 1983 until 1991. With a maximum top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h), the XJS HE V12 has a naturally-aspirated V-12 engine. The engine produces a maximum power of 291 bhp at 5500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 3-speed automatic gearbox.
The car is in excellent working condition. Very low mileage (68,000 miles). Garage stored. New tires. Expertly maintained on a regular basis. Recent Mechanics report available
Winning the series' 1977 manufacturers' championship cup, the Group 44 racing teach designed a successful Trans-Am race car that was based on the XJ-S. Unfortunately, the vehicle was not launched on the market at a good time as the economy was struggling through the wake of the first fuel crisis. A vehicle never released into production was the sporty show car based on XJ-S mechanicals by Pininfarina in 1979.
Receiving a new High-Efficiency engine, the 1981 XJ-S HE was now the fastest automatic-transmission car in the world at 155 mph. A year later the V12 XJ-S achieved the first and second at the Tourist Trophy race at Silverstone. A cabriolet version debuted as a new 3.6-liter Jaguar AJ6 engine was added to the line-up.
