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XJ Series III Versions

- 3.4 (1982)- 3.4 Auto (1982)- 4.2 (1982)- 4.2 manual (1982)- 4.2 Sovereign (1982)- 5.3 (1986)- 5.3 Sovereign (1982)- 5.3 Vanden Plas (1982)

Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas Specs

(1982 - 1985) - Technical Specifications for Years 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

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With a fuel consumption of 14.1 litres/100km - 20 mpg UK - 17 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 8.7 seconds, a maximum top speed of 148 mph (238 km/h), a curb weight of 4189 lbs (1900 kgs), the XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas has a naturally-aspirated V 12 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code V12.
This engine produces a maximum power of 290 PS (286 bhp - 213 kW) at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 436 Nm (321 lb.ft) at 3250 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the XJ Series III Stock tire sizes are 215 / 70 on 15 inch rims at the front, and 215 / 70 on 15 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The XJ Series III model is a car manufactured by Jaguar, with 4 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 1982 until 1985, and available after that as a used car.

Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 12

Engine Code :	V12

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - Lucas P.Digit

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	5345 cm3 or 326.2 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	90.0 x 70.0 mm 3.54 x 2.76 inches

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	12.5

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	290 PS or 286 bhp or 213 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	436 Nm or 321 lb.ft @ 3250 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	14.1 L/100km 20 mpg UK / 17 mpg US

Range :	645 Km or 401 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	91 L 20 UK gallons 24 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	337 g/Km (estimate)

Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas Performance

Top Speed :	238 km/h or 148 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	8.7 s

Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	4

Wheelbase :	286 cm or 112.6 inches

Length :	496 cm or 195.28 inches

Width :	177 cm or 69.69 inches

Height :	138 cm or 54.33 inches

Num. of Seats :	5

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	215/70 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	215/70 R15

Curb Weight :	1900 kg OR 4189 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	6.6 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	480 L

What engine is in Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas?
The Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas has a V 12, Petrol engine with 5345 cm3 / 326.2 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1982 Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas have?
The 1982 Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas has 290 PS / 286 bhp / 213 kW.

How much does a Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas weighs?
The Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas weighs 1900 Kg / 4189 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas?
The Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas top speed is 238 Km/h / 148 mph.

Is Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Jaguar XJ Series III 5.3 Vanden Plas is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).