Jaguar XJ (XJ40/XJ81) (1986–1994)

The Jaguar XJ (XJ40/XJ81) was offered with 9 gasoline engine versions, from 147 to 311 hp, built 1986–1994.

Jaguar XJ (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1986–1994
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length196.1 in (4,980 mm)

All Jaguar XJ (XJ40/XJ81) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
6 2.9 (147 hp)1986–1990Gasoline147 hp (108 kW)
6 2.9 (159 hp)1986–1990Gasoline159 hp (117 kW)
6 2.9 (167 hp)1986–1990Gasoline167 hp (123 kW)
6 3.6 (185 hp)1986–1989Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)
6 3.6 (197 hp)1986–1989Gasoline197 hp (145 kW)
6 3.6 (212 hp)1986–1989Gasoline212 hp (156 kW)
6 4.0 (222 hp)1989–1994Gasoline222 hp (163 kW)
6 3.2 24V (199 hp)1990–1994Gasoline199 hp (146 kW)Rear-wheel drive
6.0 V12 (311 hp)1993–1994Gasoline311 hp (229 kW)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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