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XJS
1979 Jaguar XJS
XJ-S
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Variant
XJ-S
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
X27 Series 1
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
XJ-S 5.3 V12
Power (hp)
290 hp
Power (kW)
213 kW
Torque
436 Nm (322 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,343 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,764 mm
(187.6 in)
Width
1,793 mm
(70.6 in)
Height
1,254 mm
(49.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,591 mm
(102.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,489 mm
(58.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,504 mm
(59.2 in)
Turning Circle
13 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Central Bore (CB), front
73.8
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Driver Seat
Door
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
XJS
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
XJS XJ-S
1975–1991
XJS XJ-S Coupe Generations
1 of 2
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X27 Series 1
1975–1981
Year
1979
Powertrain
XJ-S 5.3 V12
Horsepower
290 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Gasoline