Jaguar XJ-S Series 2 5.3 V12 HE Coupe
220 kW299 PS295 hp1981–1991
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- Power
- 220 kW 299 PS · 295 hp
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
- Displacement
- 5,343 cm³
Built 1981–1991, the Jaguar XJ-S Series 2 5.3 V12 HE coupe develops 220 kW (299 PS) from a 5.3-litre twelve-cylinder petrol engine. In the XJ-S Series 2 5.3 V12 HE, power reaches the rear wheels through an automatic transmission.
No other version of the XJ-S Series 2 matches its output among 2 versions - that is 35% more than the entry 3.6 AJ6 (163 kW). On top of that, it is the fastest flat out (240 km/h).
Where the XJ-S Series 2 5.3 V12 HE stands out
- Most powerful version of the XJ-S Series 2: 220 kW (299 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 240 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,343 cm³ 5.3 l · 326 cu in |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Power | 220 kW 299 PS · 295 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1981–1991 |
| Generation | XJ-S Series 2 (1981–1991) |
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