1980s
| Production | (All engines, including H.E. and 3.6) 1981–1990 73,207 built Coupé: 55,822 Targa / convertible: 5,013 Full convertible: 12,372 |
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| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door targa convertible (1983-88, V12 from 1985) 2-door full convertible (from 1988) |
| Engine | 3.6 L AJ6 I6 5.3 L HE V12 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (3.6 only) 3/4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in (2,591 mm) |
| Length | 191.7 in (4,869 mm) |
| Width | 70.6 in (1,793 mm) |
| Height | 47.8 in (1,214 mm) |
From July 1981, XJ-S received the new High-Efficiency engine for much better economy; as a by-product, power was increased to 220 kW (295 hp) or 196 kW (263 hp) in North America. At the same time, the XJ-S received changes to its exterior and interior (new five-spoke alloy wheels, chrome inserts on the upper part of the bumpers, wood inserts on dashboard and door cappings). In 1982, the new V12 XJ-S won first and second at the RAC Tourist Trophy race at Silverstone.
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