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The Jaguar XJ (XJ40) is a full-size luxury saloon manufactured by Jaguar Cars between 1986 and 1994. It was officially unveiled on 8 October 1986 as an all-new, second generation of the XJ to replace the Series III, although the two model ranges were sold concurrently until the Series III was discontinued in 1992.
Daimler version of the Jaguar XJ40. 1986–1994 Daimler XJ40 new car and new engine as prescribed by British Leyland, the 1986 XJ40 Jaguar body could not accept Jaguar's V12 engine; 1993–1994 Daimler Majestic XJ40 wheelbase extended by 5 inches (130 mm); 3.2- and 4-litre engines available
Daimler Six Europe specification XJ40 produced 1986–1994 1988 Daimler Double-Six SIII; the V12 would not fit in the 1986-1992 XJ40 1991 Daimler Double-Six. If Jaguar was not to follow Daimler into becoming just another once iconic brand it needed immense amounts of capital to develop new models and build and equip new factories.
The 1979 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ6 3.4 and 4.2, XJ12 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2 and Double-Six 5.3, and Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 and Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3. In 1981, the cylinder heads of the V12 engine were replaced by the new Fireball high-compression design by Swiss racing driver Michael May , and were badged from this time ...
Jaguar's business was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, originally making motorcycle sidecars before developing bodies for passenger cars. Under the ownership of SS Cars, the business extended to complete cars made in association with Standard Motor Company, many bearing Jaguar as a model name. The company's name was changed from ...
The United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers. It ...
Jaguar made several fundamental changes to the design of the IRS for the new XJ40 model, launched in 1986. The shape of the subframe changed to an approximate triangle, bolted to the front of the differential and attached to the car at approximately the same points as the radius arms of the first generation IRS.
Aeva Technologies on Tuesday said that it has reached a $1 billion deal with Germany's Daimler Truck to supply sensors for self-driving trucks that are expected to hit U.S. roads in 2027. Aeva, a ...