The 1997 Jaguar XJ Series was powered by a dual overhead cam aluminum alloy six-cylinder engine displacing 243 cubic-inches and offering 245 horsepower. It had a four-speed automatic and disc brakes at all four corners. The XJR Sedan received a Roots-Type supercharger and intercooler bringing horsepower to 322 BHP. A long wheelbase XJ6L Sedan and Vanden Plas Sedan were also available.The XJ12 was no longer offered and all XJ Sedans received a contoured bench seat in the back, replacing the previous flat one. Pricing began at $54,400 for the XJ6 and rose to $67,400 for the XJR.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2015
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2015
Related Reading : Jaguar XJ History
The Jaguar XJ series began in 1968 and has continued in various forms and Series into modern times. The first Mark was introduced in 1968 and continued until 1992. During this time there were three series, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3. In 1986 Jaguar introduced the Mark II which continued until 2002. During this time there were the XJ40, XJ81, X300, X305, and X308. The Mark III was introduced....
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113.00 in., 117.90 in.
6 cyl., 243.00 CID., 245.00hp
12 cyl., 242.87 CID., 313.00hp
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12 cyl., 242.87 CID., 313.00hp
6 cyl., 242.87 CID., 322.00hp
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