Jaguar XJS Convertable (1993)
for sale
Price: US $29,900.00
Price: US $29,900.00
BMW had its Motorsport division. Mercedes had
AMG. It stood to reason, then, that Jaguar should have its own performance
division if it was to compete with the European powerhouses. In 1988, that
division was launched under the name Jaguar Sport, a 50/50 joint venture
between Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw’s TWR Group Limited, with the mission of
developing and producing a range of modified Jaguars for the British and
European markets. The signature product was this car, the Jaguar XJR-S. While
available in the U.K. and Europe from 1988 to 1993, they were only sold here in
the US the final year of production. Jaguar furnished only 50 coupes and also 50 convertibles which were never offered in the European or U.K. markets.
Price tag was $73, 000 for the coupe, $80, 000 for the convertible. All 100 cars
were either red or black, with a sterling silver numbered plaque made by Asprey
on the dash.
While
they may have had the appearance of a standard Jaguar XJS, nearly every
mechanical part was unique, based around a 6.0-liter version of Jaguar’s V-12, an engine which was not available in any other production Jaguar. Each car left
the factory as a hand-built unit from Jaguar Sport’s manufacturing facility at
Bloxham, which would be unheard of had it not also been the place where Jaguar
Sport built the world’s fastest–at the time–production automobile, the XJ220.
Externally, the cars were modified with an
aggressive body kit. A host of modifications inside included a Connolly leather
interior with contrasting stitching and walnut sapwood details. The 1993 Jaguar
XJR -S engine, which was rated at 318hp, was now a 6.0 liter V-12, 700cc larger
than the previous 5.3-liter V-12. Compression was bumped to 11.0:1, and the
engine was modified with a forged-steel crankshaft with a 78.5mm stroke and
forged alloy pistons with larger combustion recessed area. The Zytec engine
management system was unique to the XJR-S. A modified intake system and a
low-loss true dual exhaust system was also part of the car’s advanced spec.
Behind the engine, XJR-S models featured a GM400 transmission with a
recalibrated valve body with significantly higher shift speeds and a rear
accumulator spring designed to take full advantage of the XJR-S power and
torque increase. The suspension also received a full working over at TWR. Coil
spring rates increased and Bilstein shocks front and rear were specially tuned
for the XJR-S with ventilated discs, four-piston brake calipers and larger
wheels as well.
This Jaguar is US rated at
160mph, making it one of the world's most powerful cars in its day. 602-312-6672
update: 2017-12-13
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1993 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | SAJSW4346PC187011 | Mileage: | 48,277 |
Transmission: | Automatic | Make: | Jaguar |
Body Type: | Convertible | Model: | XJS |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Trim: | Convertable |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Engine: | 6.0-Liter V-12 |
Options: | Leather Seats | Drive Type: | RWD |
Safety Features: | Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Exterior Color: | Signal Red | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Interior Color: | Cream Autolux | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Number of Cylinders: | 12 |