Verified Performance Tests
Updated Apr 2026 · 50 recorded runs
Jaguar XJ 0–60 Times
The Jaguar XJ 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 50 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Jaguar XJ is the 2014 Jaguar XJ XJR LWB, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 117.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Jaguar XJ is the 1972 Jaguar XJ XJ6 4.2, which took 11.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 79.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Jaguar XJ tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.28 seconds at 101.58 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.7sec
2014 XJR LWB
Average 0–60
6.05sec
Across 50 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.28sec
@ 101.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.8sec
1972 XJ6 4.2
Across 50 verified runs, the Jaguar XJ ranges from 3.7 to 11.8 seconds 0–60, with a 6.05-second average.
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Jaguar XJ 0–60 times by model year
50 tests · 19 years
▾
2019
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
3.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#04
2019 Jaguar XJ XJR575
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.20s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 50
2016
Jaguar XJ · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.77
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.27
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#02
2016 Jaguar XJ XJR
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 50
#18
2016 Jaguar XJ XJL Portfolio
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 50
#27
2016 Jaguar XJ XJL Portfolio
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 99.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 50
2014
Jaguar XJ · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.13
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2014 Jaguar XJ XJR LWB
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 117.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.4 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 50
#03
2014 Jaguar XJ XJR
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 117.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.5 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 50
#05
2014 Jaguar XJ XJR LWB
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.20s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 50
2013
Jaguar XJ · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.47
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#13
2013 Jaguar XJ XJL Supercharged
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 115.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 50
#20
2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0 Sedan
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 27 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 50
#24
2013 Jaguar XJ XJL Portfolio
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 21.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 50
2012
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#07
2012 Jaguar XJ XJL Supersport
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 114.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 21 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 50
2011
Jaguar XJ · 9 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.64
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.06
sec
Recorded Tests
9
#06
2011 Jaguar XJ Supersport
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.40s
¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 115.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 21 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 50
#08
2011 Jaguar XJ Supercharged
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 21 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 50
#09
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL Supercharged
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 112.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 21 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 50
#10
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL Supercharged
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.70s
¼ mi @ 113.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.2 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 50
#11
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL Supercharged
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 111.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 111.1 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 21 H / 14.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 50
#12
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL Supercharged
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 112.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 112.3 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 21 H / 15.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 50
#15
2011 Jaguar XJ Sedan
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 106.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.3 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 50
#16
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 106.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.2 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 17.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 50
#30
2011 Jaguar XJ Sedan
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 50
2006
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#31
2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 13 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 50
2005
Jaguar XJ · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.03
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#21
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 106.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.2 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 50
#28
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 50
#29
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 50
#32
2005 Jaguar XJ XJ8 L
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 97.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.9 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 14.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 50
2004
Jaguar XJ · 9 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.77
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.15
sec
Recorded Tests
9
#14
2004 Jaguar XJ XJR
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 50
#17
2004 Jaguar XJ XJR
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 106.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.2 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 16.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 50
#19
2004 Jaguar XJ XJR
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 105.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.9 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 15.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 50
#22
2004 Jaguar XJ XJR
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.58s
¼ mi @ 106.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.58 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.8 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 50
#25
2004 Jaguar XJ XJR
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 50
#33
2004 Jaguar XJ XJ8
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 50
#34
2004 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 95.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.7 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 19.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 50
#35
2004 Jaguar XJ XJ8
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.74s
¼ mi @ 95.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.74 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.7 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 50
#40
2004 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 50
2000
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#26
2000 Jaguar XJ XJR
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 50
1998
Jaguar XJ · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.23
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.67
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#23
1998 Jaguar XJ XJR
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 103.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.8 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 20 H / 14.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 50
#37
1998 Jaguar XJ XJ8 L
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 94.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.2 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 50
#38
1998 Jaguar XJ XJ8 Vanden Plas
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 50
1997
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#39
1997 Jaguar XJ XJR
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.1 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Supercharger I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 18 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 50
1995
Jaguar XJ · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.58
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#36
1995 Jaguar XJ XJR
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 95.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.9 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Supercharger I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 50
#41
1995 Jaguar XJ XJ12
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L V12
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 15 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 50
#42
1995 Jaguar XJ XJ6
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 90.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.9 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 50
#43
1995 Jaguar XJ XJ6
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 50
1990
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#46
1990 Jaguar XJ XJ6 Vanden Plas
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #46 of 50
1989
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#44
1989 Jaguar XJ XJ6 Vanden Plas
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #44 of 50
1988
Jaguar XJ · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
11.15
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#48
1988 Jaguar XJ XJ6
10.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.20s
¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 81.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #48 of 50
#49
1988 Jaguar XJ XJ6 Sovereign
11.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.30s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 17.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #49 of 50
1980
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#47
1980 Jaguar XJ XJ6 4.2
10.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 3A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #47 of 50
1976
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#45
1976 Jaguar XJ XJ12C Coupe
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.3L V12
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 3A
- MPG EPA
- 13.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #45 of 50
1972
Jaguar XJ · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
11.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#50
1972 Jaguar XJ XJ6 4.2
11.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 79.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.1 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 3A
- MPG EPA
- 14.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #50 of 50
How we verify Jaguar XJ performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Jaguar XJ trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Jaguar XJ 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
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Fastest
Recorded run
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Jaguar XJ performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Jaguar XJ on record is the 2014 Jaguar XJ XJR LWB, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.10 seconds at 117.4 mph.
The slowest recorded Jaguar XJ is the 1972 Jaguar XJ XJ6 4.2, which takes 11.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 50 verified runs, a Jaguar XJ reaches 60 mph in 6.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.28 seconds at roughly 101.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 19 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Jaguar XJ can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Other Jaguar 0–60 times
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