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XJ
1978 Jaguar XJ LWB
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
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Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Variant
LWB
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 2
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.3 V12 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
287 hp
Power (kW)
211 kW
Torque
399 Nm (294 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,344 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
70 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Jaguar
176 vehicles
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Central Bore (CB), front
73.8
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
XJ
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
XJ LWB
1972–2019
XJ LWB Sedan Generations
2 of 9
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Series 2
1974–1979
Year
1978
Powertrain
5.3 V12 Automatic
Horsepower
287 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
