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XJ40  (1986-1994 )

The long awaited replacement for the series 3 XJ6. The new model had an all new 3.6 litre engine with 4 valves per cylinder and was fitted with a new ZF four speed automatic. Later a more powerful 4.0 litre version was released and eventually in 1993 a V12 6.0Litre 301hp version.

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X300  (1995-1998 )

In 1995 the XJ40 was given a much needed facelift. Nearly all the panels where replaced and the result was a much better looking car. This was the first new model to be released under Ford ownership.

 

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XJ8   (1998-19?? )

Jaguars 4.0 litre V8 first seen in the XK8 was mated to a new five speed ZF transmission in the XJ8. Automatic Stability Control was standard.

 

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S Type (1999 - 2008 )

For Thirty years Jaguar had offered only one size sedan. The time had come to increase the range in an attempt to capture more of the market. The S type was named and somewhat styled in honour of the S Type model of the 1960's. The car was fitted with a 3.0 litre V6

 

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X Type (2002- Onwards)

The X type further expanded Jaguars range of sedans. The base model had a 2.5 Litre V6 derived from the S type engine. 

 

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XF (2008- Onwards)

The S and X type Jaguars never sold as hoped and soon Jaguar was once again in Financial trouble. The XF was released to replace the aging S type just as Tata was bidding to buy Jaguar back from Ford. 

 

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