Jaguar XJ IV (XJ40) photos

1986 — 1994 · sedan

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specifications

160–314

6.7 s

best 0–100

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1986-1994

About this generation

A technological breakthrough with a new design and AJ6 engines.

The XJ40 was a completely new car with an angular design and advanced electronics. This generation marked a shift towards modern standards of quality and reliability. The new AJ6 inline-six engines provided excellent performance and efficiency. Despite being radically different from its predecessors, the XJ40 laid the foundation for all subsequent models of the brand.

Specifications

4988 mm196.4 in

Length

1798 mm70.8 in

Width

1380 mm54.3 in

Height

2870 mm113.0 in

Wheelbase

Petrol

2.9

160hp(119 kW)

2.9 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.9 s

1986–1990

Torque: 239 Nm (176 lb-ft)
Top speed: 193 km/h (120 mph)
Displacement: 2919 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 2.9
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1670 kg (3682 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

2.9

160hp(119 kW)

2.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.8 s

1986–1990

Torque: 239 Nm (176 lb-ft)
Top speed: 188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement: 2919 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 2.9
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1690 kg (3726 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

3.2

196hp(146 kW)

3.2 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.9 s

1990–1994

Torque: 298 Nm (220 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 3239 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 3.2
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1715 kg (3781 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

3.2

196hp(146 kW)

3.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.8 s

1990–1994

Torque: 298 Nm (220 lb-ft)
Top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph)
Displacement: 3239 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 3.2
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1735 kg (3825 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

3.6

219hp(163 kW)

3.6 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.4 s

1986–1989

Torque: 337 Nm (249 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 3590 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 3.6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1700 kg (3748 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

3.6

219hp(163 kW)

3.6 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.5 s

1986–1989

Torque: 337 Nm (249 lb-ft)
Top speed: 217 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 3590 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 3.6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1720 kg (3792 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

4.0

220hp(164 kW)

4.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.3 s

1989–1994

Torque: 377 Nm (278 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 3980 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 4.0
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

4.0

220hp(164 kW)

4.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.1 s

1989–1994

Torque: 377 Nm (278 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 3980 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 4.0
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1775 kg (3913 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

XJR 3.6

248hp(185 kW)

3.6 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.9 s

1988–1989

Torque: 377 Nm (278 lb-ft)
Top speed: 238 km/h (148 mph)
Displacement: 3590 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 3.6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1720 kg (3792 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

XJR 3.6

248hp(185 kW)

3.6 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.7 s

1988–1989

Torque: 377 Nm (278 lb-ft)
Top speed: 232 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 3590 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 3.6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

XJR 4.0

248hp(185 kW)

4.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.7 s

1990–1994

Torque: 392 Nm (289 lb-ft)
Top speed: 243 km/h (151 mph)
Displacement: 3980 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 4.0
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1770 kg (3902 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

XJR 4.0

248hp(185 kW)

4.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.4 s

1990–1994

Torque: 392 Nm (289 lb-ft)
Top speed: 238 km/h (148 mph)
Displacement: 3980 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AJ6 4.0
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1800 kg (3968 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

6.0

314hp(234 kW)

6.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.2 s

1993–1994

Torque: 463 Nm (341 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5993 cc
Cylinders: 12
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1950 kg (4299 lb)
Fuel tank: 86 l (22.7 gal US)

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