Jaguar XJS BHP
The Jaguar XJS has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1995 Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 produces 223 BHP, while the 1996 Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 produces 237 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
39 recorded variants, from 165–333 BHP.
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Popular Jaguar XJS BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ-S 4.0 Auto | 1996 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 237 BHP |
| XJ-S 4.0 | 1995 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP |
| XJ-S 4.0 Auto | 1994 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP |
| XJ-S V12 Auto | 1993 | 5,344 cc | Petrol | 280 BHP |
| XJRS 6.0 Auto | 1993 | 5,993 cc | Petrol | 333 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,590 cc | Petrol | 1984–1991 | 165–225 BHP | 337.4 Nm | 15 |
| 5,345 cc | Petrol | 1986–1990 | 217 BHP | 58.7–135.4 Nm | 3 |
| 3,980 cc | Petrol | 1991–1996 | 223–237 BHP | 376.7–382 Nm | 9 |
| 5,344 cc | Petrol | 1991–1993 | 280 BHP | 2 | |
| 5,343 cc | Petrol | 1981–1991 | 299 BHP | 9 | |
| 5,993 cc | Petrol | 1993 | 333 BHP | 495 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ-S 4.0 Auto | 1996 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 237 BHP | 240.3 PS | 382 Nm | 177 kW | 6.9 sec | 147 mph |
| XJ-S 4.0 Auto | 1995 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 237 BHP | 240.3 PS | 382 Nm | 177 kW | 147 mph | |
| XJ-S 4.0 | 1995 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP | 226.1 PS | 376.7 Nm | 166.3 kW | 6.9 sec | 141 mph |
| XJ-S 4.0 Auto | 1994 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP | 226.1 PS | 376.7 Nm | 166.3 kW | 140 mph | |
| XJ-S 4.0 | 1994 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP | 226.1 PS | 376.7 Nm | 166.3 kW | 6.9 sec | 141 mph |
| XJ-S 4.0 Auto | 1993 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP | 226.1 PS | 376.7 Nm | 166.3 kW | 140 mph | |
| XJ-S V12 Auto | 1993 | 5,344 cc | Petrol | 280 BHP | 283.9 PS | 208.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJRS 6.0 Auto | 1993 | 5,993 cc | Petrol | 333 BHP | 337.7 PS | 495 Nm | 248 kW | 158 mph | |
| XJ-S 4.0 Auto | 1992 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP | 226.1 PS | 376.7 Nm | 166.3 kW | 6.9 sec | 140 mph |
| XJ-S 4.0 | 1992 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP | 226.1 PS | 376.7 Nm | 166.3 kW | 6.9 sec | 141 mph |
| XJ-S 4.0 | 1991 | 3,980 cc | Petrol | 223 BHP | 226.1 PS | 376.7 Nm | 166.3 kW | 6.9 sec | 141 mph |
| XJ-S Auto | 1991 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 165 BHP | 167.3 PS | 337.4 Nm | 123 kW | 8.4 sec | 140 mph |
| XJ-S V12 Auto | 1991 | 5,344 cc | Petrol | 280 BHP | 283.9 PS | 208.8 kW | 7.8 sec | 145 mph | |
| XJS 3.6 | 1991 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1991 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJ-S Auto | 1990 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 165 BHP | 167.3 PS | 337.4 Nm | 123 kW | 8.4 sec | 140 mph |
| XJ-S Convertible Auto | 1990 | 5,345 cc | Petrol | 217 BHP | 220 PS | 135.4 Nm | 161.8 kW | 7 sec | 150 mph |
| XJS 3.6 | 1990 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1990 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJ-S Auto | 1989 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 165 BHP | 167.3 PS | 337.4 Nm | 123 kW | 8.4 sec | 140 mph |
| XJS 3.6 | 1989 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1989 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJ-S Auto | 1988 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 165 BHP | 167.3 PS | 337.4 Nm | 123 kW | 8.4 sec | 140 mph |
| XJ-SC V12 Auto | 1988 | 5,345 cc | Petrol | 217 BHP | 220 PS | 58.7 Nm | 161.8 kW | 150 mph | |
| XJS 3.6 | 1988 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1988 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJS C-3.6 | 1987 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJ-S V12 Auto | 1986 | 5,345 cc | Petrol | 217 BHP | 220 PS | 58.7 Nm | 161.8 kW | 150 mph | |
| XJS 3.6 | 1986 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS C-3.6 | 1986 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1986 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJS 3.6 | 1985 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS C-3.6 | 1985 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS 3.6 | 1984 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS C-3.6 | 1984 | 3,590 cc | Petrol | 225 BHP | 228.2 PS | 167.8 kW | 145 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1984 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1983 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1982 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph | ||
| XJS HE Auto | 1981 | 5,343 cc | Petrol | 299 BHP | 303.2 PS | 223 kW | 155 mph |
Jaguar XJS BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Jaguar XJS?
Recorded horsepower for the Jaguar XJS is 165–333 BHP across 39 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Jaguar XJS engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 333 BHP, from the 5,993 cc Petrol.
Which Jaguar XJS year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 333 BHP, recorded for 1993.
What torque is recorded for the Jaguar XJS?
Recorded torque is 58.7–495 Nm on the 17 variants that include it.