I own a 1993 XJR-S (black coupe, #92 of 100). The XJR-S was exported to the US market only in 1993 and in small numbers (purportedly 100, 50 coupes and 50 convertibles, with equal numbers in black and red). Lately I have been wondering about two issues:

1. What numbers and types of XJR-S were actually sent to the U.S. in 1993? While I have read numberous documents on the subject, they all point to expectations about what Jaguar intended to do, not what was actually done. Where could I find out how many XJR-S were actually sent to the U.S.?

2. Is there an XJR-S registry? I have done a limited search without success. Any thoughts about where to find a registry if one does exist? The XJR-S has some unusual features and while the Jag-Lovers Forum is a big help, I would like to have access to other owners of XJR-S so that we could share tips. If there is no registry, what would be the best way to setup such a registry?

Don
1993 XJR-S & 1996 XJS Celebration Edition

Submitted by njmcjm@cox.net on Thu, 03/09/2006 - 12:07

Hi Steve,

I am the original owner of 93-042. That is a black convertible. My "fair weather only" baby has 20910 miles on her and is in perfect condition.

In my 14 years of ownership she has been a lot of fun and very reliable. With three exceptions, routine maintenance has been the only expense, although "routine" may not be the correct adjective. I've changed all fluids/lubricants twice, and change the oil/filter twice a year, minor tune ups, etc., etc., etc. Other than batteries and 2 front tires, the three exceptions were; 1)leaking seal on the front suspension, 2)rotor cap and coil replacement, and 3)passenger rear side window electric motor replacement.

I wouldn't even be considerered for membership in the old "Catbite Club". Is that still around?

Send me an email. I would love to know:
1) about other people's experience with this beast,
2) realistic value of my 1993 $85,000.00 investment,
3) actual factory engine modifications (and horsepower) on the XJRS (I never managed to get non-conflicting answers).

N.J. McCalester