Re: Rare XJ S for sale

[Mike Cogswell <mcogswel@mnsinc.com>]

Victor Naumann wrote:
> <snip>> 
> The dealer I work at just acquired two unique Jaguars
> 
> 1  A 1993 XJR S Coupe in Red <snip>
> 2  A 1993 XJ S Convertable, Diamond Blue, blue top,Doeskin interior, 4
> litre, 5 speed <snip>

I went by yesterday to look at these two, since the dealer in question
is only minutes from my house (and the one who sold me both my XJ-S and
my E-Type.)  The XJR was already sold, but I did get a chance to drive
the 4.0L 5-speed.  I was quite interested, since the lack of a manual
transmission is the one thing that really bothers me about my XJ-S.

The comparison between the '93 6 cyl/5-spd and my '88 V-12/slush box is
interesting.  I had assumed that the 4.0 would handle a bit better with
less weight up front, but the ride and handling were very similar.  The
5 speed certainly helps the car on initial acceleration, but the six is 
certainly missing the turbine smoothness of the V-12.  The biggest difference
was in high speed acceleration, say from 50 to 70, as you would require when
passing (overtaking).  The six just doesn't have the reserve that the twelve has
at cruising speeds.  I guess I just need to figure out how to get that 5 speed
into my XJ-S.

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Mike Cogswell				mcogswel@mnsinc.com
'74 E-Type OTS
'88 XJ-S Convertible (Hess&Eisenhardt)
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References:

• Rare XJ S for sale
• From: Victor Naumann <jagdoc@erols.com>

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