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Look up available Jaguar XJ vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 45 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1979–2019 45 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
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Original chassis numbers from before the modern VIN standard can be shorter and use manufacturer-specific formats. Do not add characters to make one fit a 17-character form. Compare the original markings with the registration papers and the correct period manual; a later registration or replacement identity plate needs its own supporting documents.

The NHTSA vPIC decoder is intended for model years 1981 onward. The specification rows below are a reference for comparison, not authentication of an individual car.

Jaguar XJ specs by variant

All 45 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 31 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
5.0L V8 8AT RWD (510 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 5.0 L 503 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
5.0L V8 8AT RWD (470 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 5.0 L 464 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
5.0L V8 8AT RWD (385 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 5.0 L 380 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
3.0L 8AT RWD (340 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L V6 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L V6 8AT RWD (340 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
2.0L i4 Ti 8AT RWD (240 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 2.0 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
5.0L V8 Supercharged LWB 6AT (510 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 5.0 L 503 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
5.0L V8 Supercharged SWB 6AT (510 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 5.0 L 503 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
5.0L V8 LWB 6AT (385 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 5.0 L 380 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
5.0L V8 SWB 6AT (385 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 5.0 L 380 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
3.0L V6 LWB 8AT (340 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
3.0L V6 LWB 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
3.0L V6 SWB 8AT (340 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
3.0L V6 SWB 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
2.0L LWB 8AT (240 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 2.0 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
2.0L SWB 8AT (240 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 2.0 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
4.2L SC V8 6AT RWD (405 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 4.2 L 400 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD —
4.2L V8 6AT RWD (305 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 4.2 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD —
3.6L V8 6AT RWD (266 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 3.6 L 263 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
3.0L V6 6AT RWD (240 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 3.0 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
4.2L Super V8 6AT (400 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 4.2 L 400 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
4.2L V8 6AT (300 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 4.2 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
3.6L V8 6AT (258 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 3.6 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
3.0L V6 6AT (240 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 240 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
4.0L V8 5AT RWD (290 HP) 1997–2003 Petrol 4.0 L 290 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
3.2L V8 5AT RWD (240 HP) 1997–2003 Petrol 3.2 L 240 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
6.0L V12 4AT RWD (318 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 6.0 L 314 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
4.0L 4AT RWD (249 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 4.0 L 245 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
3.2L 4AT RWD (219 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 3.2 L 216 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
5.3L V12 3AT RWD (290 HP) 1979–1992 Petrol 5.3 L 286 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0D V6 8AT RWD (275 HP) 2012–2019 Diesel 3.0 L 271 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
3.0L V6 LWB 6AT (275 HP) 2009–2012 Diesel 3.0 L 271 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
3.0L V6 SWB 6AT (275 HP) 2009–2012 Diesel 3.0 L 271 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
2.7L D 6AT RWD (207 HP) 2007–2009 Diesel 2.7 L 204 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD —
2.7L D V6 6AT (204 HP) 2003–2007 Diesel 2.7 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 9 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
4.0L 5MT RWD (249 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 4.0 L 245 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
3.2L 5MT RWD (219 HP) 1994–1997 Petrol 3.2 L 216 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
6.0L V12 5MT RWD (318 HP) 1986–1994 Petrol 6.0 L 314 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.0L 5MT RWD (226 HP) 1986–1994 Petrol 4.0 L 223 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
3.6L 5MT RWD (203 HP) 1986–1994 Petrol 3.6 L 200 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
3.2L 5MT RWD (200 HP) 1986–1994 Petrol 3.2 L 197 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.9L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1986–1994 Petrol 2.9 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
4.2L 5MT (208 HP) 1979–1992 Petrol 4.2 L 205 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
3.4L V6 5MT (162 HP) 1979–1992 Petrol 3.4 L 160 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Jaguar XJ specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Jaguar XJ VIN FAQ

What can a Jaguar XJ VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Jaguar XJ identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Jaguar XJ dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1979–2019 across 45 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Jaguar XJ VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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