Model HistoryThe convertible is the latest and most glamor- ous in a line of XJ-S models stretching back to 1975. Then, the car was launched in two- plus-two closed coupé form powered by the fabulously smooth, all-aluminium V12 Jaguar engine first seen in the V12 E-type of 1971.
It was a stupendous performer, nevertheless the early career of the XJ-S was blighted by reliability problems and a 13mpg thirst. (Sir) John Egan rectified the first while the latter...
