Jaguar XJ
Series III · 1979–1987 · 7 model years · 5 trims
Unverified
Photo: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 in Regent Gray, Front Left, 07-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Jaguar XJ6 in Grenadier Red, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jaguar, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9492) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jaguar, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9509) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 in Regent Gray, Rear Left, 07-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 in Regent Gray, Front Left, 07-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Jaguar XJ6 in Grenadier Red, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jaguar, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9492) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jaguar, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9509) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 in Regent Gray, Rear Left, 07-15-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | |||||||
| 4.2 · Sedan | 4.2 L Jaguar XK I6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 14/17 (15) | $32,635 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| 4.2 · Sedan | 4.2 L Jaguar XK I6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 14/17 (15) | $31,485 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Vanden Plas · Sedan | 4.2 L DOHC I6 (XK engine), 2x SOHC 24-valve, carbureted | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| XJ6 · Sedan | 4.2 L DOHC I6 (XK engine), 2x SOHC 24-valve, carbureted | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Vanden Plas · Sedan | 4.2 L DOHC I6 (XK engine), 2x SOHC 24-valve, carbureted | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| XJ6 · Sedan | 4.2 L DOHC I6 (XK engine), 2x SOHC 24-valve, carbureted | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| XJ6 · Sedan | 4.2 L DOHC I6 (XK engine), 2x SOHC 24-valve, carbureted | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1980 | |||||||
| XJ12 · Sedan | SOHC 5.3 L Jaguar V12 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| XJ6 · Sedan | 4.2 L DOHC I6 (XK engine), 2x SOHC 24-valve, carbureted | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1979 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.2L Inline-6 DOHC | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.