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smoother, faster gear changes, is
achieved with a new low-inertia
torque converter for the electroni-
cally controlled four-speed ZF
automatic transmission.

The list of six-cylinder engine
modifications is comprehensive:
¢ Revised induction porting and
new a higher-lift camshaft provide
improve engine breathing (hence
performance) and volumetric effi-
ciency;

« New design pistons increase the
compression ratio from 9.5:1 to
10.0:1; and

* New, 20% lighter valves offer a
reduction in the power lost due to
friction in the vaive train, as well as
reducing engine noise.

The semi-sequential fuel injec-
tion system utilizes a new throttle
body and revised fuel injectors. As
well, knock sensors have been
mounted to the engine block to
assure optimum ignition timing and
low emissions.

Designed to accommodate new
individual ignition coils mounted at
each spark plug, a new magnesium
alloy camshaft cover, combined
with a newly covered fuel rail, pro-
vides a pleasing new esthetic under
the hood.

The legendary 6.0-litre, 12-
cylinder XJS Coupe and
Convertible engine is also revised
for 1995. Modifications to the
engine management system allow
the aluminum alloy V12 to achieve
301 brake horsepower (compared
to 284 b.h.p. in 1994) at 5,400
r.p.m. and an impressive 351 ft.-
Ibs. of torque (versus 340 in 1994)
at 2,800 r.p.m.

On 4.0-litre models, new “vari-
able assist” steering offers greater
road feel and directional centro! by
reducing the amount of power
steering at higher road speeds. The
level of power assistance, however,
remains high for parking and low-
speed manocuvyes.

While the 4,0-litre and V12
models are both characteristically
Jaguar high-performance grand

_ touring cars; their different natures
are clearly evident by their
enhanced exterior appearances.

Color-keyed door mirrors, grille
and headlamp bezels of the sporting
6.0-liire models contrast with the
chrome mirrors and headlamp sur-
rounds of the 4.0 litre car.

The 6.0-litre also features dis-
creet new silver-toned V12 badges
on the front fender and new-for-
1995 20-spoke alloy road wheels,
with diamond-tumed surfaces and
eggshell painted inner faces. Each
road wheel features a gold-tone
“srowler” — the instantly recog-
nizable growling cat symbol that
adorns the XJS hood — on the cen-
tre caps.

The decklid-mounted rear spoil-

THE 1995 Jaguar XUS 4.0 litre converti

12 Models now incorporates
er on | ,munt stop lamp providing
the hi of Sar appearance and both
a clea”." | 2-eytinder models receive
six oval chrome tailpipe finishers
for Wata XJS models ure fitted
A ne# Alpine audio head unit
with 4 ‘ne detachable face panel
where | a theft deterrent, particu-
serves os XIS Convertibles parked
larly neit ‘op down. Also, a new
with oor button combines with
p Arrows to simplify an
audio functions including
2 treble, bass, fade and bal-
tof Models equipped with
1 disc players, new “ran-
“and “repeat” functions
0 ater playing versatility.
offer Bor Fierior refinements
tude follr-panel seats with inte-
inclu “gdrests, an innovative stor-
gral he Ket stitched to the front
age PO’ 4 new softer Connolly
seats , (Connolly “Autolux” on
leath?', models) featuring a shal-
6.0-1itF" in pattern,
lower Bear seat on all XJS Coupe
is bas been redesigned to pro-
models (ve Space and is similar to
vide He style rear seating of the
the 2yoavertible. ;
XJS gttfactive analogue time-
ith sweep second hand
the digital clock/trip com-
isplay at the centre fascia
the fadio controls on the 4.0-
ar fd all models are now
d for convenient cellular
¢ installation.

we pPhire, Topaz and Rose
¢ [nSide, the new-for-1995
Zz ofS are Oatmeal, Coffee,
nd Nimbus Grey.
3995, Jaguar has adopted
S Onboard diagnostics sys-
t BDI), a new engine man-
of, system by Sagem-Lucas
ageme” ides the additional control,
that pt 4 fault detection and moni-
expanc™ allres to meet upcoming
toring | nerican legislative require-
Nort for Teduced exhaust emis-

sions. GEMS system not only

an oWner of a malfunction, it

alerts * "hat a malfunction is going
predicl® and can actually warn of
to ocCl cent failure. GEMS also
an imi”, distributor-less ignition,
provic™ -nSing, adaptive ignition
knock, tion and the ability to con-
ny tion timing for each cylin-

ximtum suggested retail
‘or the 1995 XJS range are:
Coupe, $73,900; XJS 6.0
$91,900; XJS 4.0
Coupe ible, $84,500 and XJS 6.0
Conve sib! $104,900.
Conve es, ate based on automatic
Pri 758109 models and include air
transit) onin®, excise tax, port han-
condit’ eight from port of entry,
cre deli yet inspection, etc.

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ple offers new variable
1s the reaction of the

assist steering, a system that conttt ss speed.
power steering depending on the vehi¢

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