Changes: Jaguar XJ6/XJ12/XJ8

Revision as of 15:06, 12 January 2017

Year-to-year changes

1991

At the beginning of the '90s, one of Jaguar's 4-door sedans, the XJ6, was available as either a base, Sovereign, or Vanden Plas model.

1992

A limited-edition Majestic sedan was added for this year.

1993

The Majestic and Sovereign sedans were never seen again as of 1993.

1994

A new XJ12, introduced this year, was basically the same machine as the XJ6 Vanden Plas, but with a silky-smooth 313-hp V12 engine. It competed with the big BMW 750iL and Mercedes S500 and S600.

1995

The XJ sedans were restyled and re-engineered for 1995. They were made to look more like the traditional XJ sedans, with four round headlamps that flow into hood and fender bulges, a softer grille and body-color bumpers. Trapezoidal taillights evoked previous Jaguar sedans, too. The line has grown into a 4-model series.

The 6-cylinder XJ6 competed with the BMW 5-series, Lexus LS 400, Infiniti Q45 and Mercedes E320 and E420, Cadillac Seville and Lincoln Continental. It was also available as the upgraded Vanden Plas, with a fancier interior, more luxury touches and chrome trim.

Jaguar's first supercharged engine, a 322-hp version of the Six, powered the XJR model, giving it a 0-to-60 time of 6.7 seconds. It was distinguished by a body-color grille and leather sports seats. It competed with the BMW M5 and Mercedes E500.

Both this car and XJ12 used a General Motors electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission in place of the German ZF automatic in the XJ6 and Vanden Plas. Of course, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and dual airbags were included on every Jaguar sedan as well as impeccable race-bred handling, genuinely high performance and a traditional interior with all the wood and leather ambiance of a private Pall Mall men's club.

1996

This was the last model year for the XJ12.

1997

A new XJ6L was introduced for this model year, again for a limited time only before the XJ6 was completely dropped. However, the Vanden Plas survived to the next model year.

Retail prices

$51,750 (1994 Jaguar XJ6)
$59,400 (1994 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas)
$73,200 (1994 Jaguar XJ12)

As of October 17, 1994:

$53,450 (1995 Jaguar XJ6)
$62,200 (1995 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas)
$65,000 (1995 Jaguar XJR)
$77,250 (1995 Jaguar XJ12)

As of mid-1995:

$53,900 (1995 Jaguar XJ6)
$62,900 (1995 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas)
$64,250 (1995 Jaguar XJR)
$74,000 (1995 Jaguar XJ12)

As of September 22, 1995:

$56,320 (1996 Jaguar XJ6)
$64,420 (1996 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas)
$66,270 (1996 Jaguar XJR)
$79,370 (1996 Jaguar XJ12)

Specifications

Model year	Trim level	Transmission	Cylinders	Engine Size	Drive	MPG	Horsepower
1994	XJ6	4-speed automatic	V6	4.0L	RWD	17 City/24 Highway	223
1994	XJ6 Vanden Plas	4-speed automatic	V6	4.0L	RWD	17 City/24 Highway	223
1994	XJ12	4-speed automatic	V12	6.0L	RWD	14 City/21 Highway	301
1995	XJ6	4-speed automatic	V6	4.0L	RWD	17 City/23 Highway	245
1995	XJ6 Vanden Plas	4-speed automatic	V6	4.0L	RWD	17 City/23 Highway	245
1995	XJR	4-speed automatic	V6	4.0L	RWD	15 City/21 Highway	322
1995	XJ12	4-speed automatic	V12	6.0L	RWD	12 City/16 Highway	313