Jaguar XJ Series III
The Jaguar XJ Series III (1980–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States.
Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,989–5,116 mm |
| Width | – | 1,801 mm |
| Height | – | 1,378 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,870–2,997 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 283 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,492 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
15 complaints for model years 1983–1987. 1 fire · 2 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 2 versions of the Jaguar XJ Series III
United States 2 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1987(GUZZLER) · (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 4.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 4.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.