Jaguar XJ

1986 – 1994 United Kingdom

The Jaguar XJ is a car built from 1986 to 1994. Its petrol engines range from 150 to 318 hp across 6 variants. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1979 – 1992), peak power rose from 290 to 318 hp.

Body styleNot specified

Production1986 – 1994

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 318 hp

0–100 km/h7.2 – 9.6 s

Top speed196 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy10.3 – 15.2 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Porsche 928 S1986 – 1991 up to320 hp

Aston Martin Lagonda1986 – 1989 up to313 hp

BMW 7 Series1986 – 1994 up to300 hp

Cadillac Allante1987 – 1993 up to299 hp

Ferrari 4001985 – 1989 up to340 hp

Isdera Imperator 108i1984 – 1993 up to330 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.9L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.6 s	196	5-Speed manual
3.2L 5MT RWD (200 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	9.0 s	211	5-Speed manual
3.6L 5MT RWD (203 HP) 3.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	203 hp	7.3 s	222	5-Speed manual
4.0L 5MT RWD (226 HP) 4.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	226 hp	8.1 s	222	5-Speed manual
6.0L V12 4AT RWD (318 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	318 hp	7.2 s	250	4-Speed automatic
6.0L V12 5MT RWD (318 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	318 hp	—	—	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2919 cm3 (178 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM225 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 24 gallons (90.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 220/65 R390

Dimensions

Length: 117.7 in (2990 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 113 in (2870 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.2 cuFT (430 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3792 lbs (1720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4717.9 lbs (2140 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 245 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3229 cm3 (197 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 5250 RPM200 HP @ 5250 RPM197 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 220 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM298 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 24 gallons (90.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 131.1 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/65 ZR15

Dimensions

Length: 117.7 in (2990 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 113 in (2870 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.2 cuFT (430 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4949.4 lbs (2245 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 262 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3590 cm3 (219 ci)
Power: 149 KW @ 5250 RPM203 HP @ 5250 RPM200 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 223 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM302 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 24 gallons (90.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 137.9 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 220/65 R390

Dimensions

Length: 117.7 in (2990 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 113 in (2870 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.2 cuFT (430 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3902.2 lbs (1770 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4828.1 lbs (2190 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 281 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3980 cm3 (243 ci)
Power: 166 KW @ 4750 RPM226 HP @ 4750 RPM223 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 278 lb-ft @ 3650 RPM377 Nm @ 3650 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 24 gallons (90.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 137.9 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/65 ZR15

Dimensions

Length: 117.7 in (2990 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 113 in (2870 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.2 cuFT (430 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5037.6 lbs (2285 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 269 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 5994 cm3 (366 ci)
Power: 234 KW @ 5400 RPM318 HP @ 5400 RPM314 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 342 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM463 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 24 gallons (90.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/65 ZR15

Dimensions

Length: 117.7 in (2990 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 113 in (2870 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.2 cuFT (430 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4376.2 lbs (1985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5302.1 lbs (2405 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 362 g/km

Length2,990 mm

Width1,791 mm

Height1,379 mm

Wheelbase2,870 mm

Curb weight1,700 – 1,985 kg

Torque225 – 463 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.