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Jaguar XJR6 with manual gearbox - British sleeper with 90s supersport DNA When Jeremy Clarkson tested the Jaguar XJR for Top Gear in 1994, he wasn't just thrilled - he was electrified. In February 1995, he even included it in his five "greatest favourites of all time", alongside icons such as the Dodge Viper, Aston Martin Vantage, Ford Escort Cosworth and Ferrari 355. And why? Because this Jaguar was a wolf in an elegant British suit. A manual gearbox for real drivers - not a gimmick, but a revelation The XJR6 was already a great car from the factory, but with the rare Getrag 290 manual gearbox it became a luxurious sleeper with racing DNA. Forget the conventional GM 4L80-E automatic - with five gears under control, this car took on a whole new character. The driver was back in full control, and as a bonus, power increased to 331 hp (243 kW) and 512 Nm. The heart of this beast was the supercharged AJ16, whose Eaton M90 supercharger provided an intense driving experience. The result? 0-100 km/ h in under six seconds and a top speed of over 265 km/ h. In the mid-90s, this meant that the XJR6 was in the same league as Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini. But unlike them, it looked like a normal British saloon - perfect for petrolheads who like to keep their trump cards up their sleeves. A unicorn among the Jaguars 6, 547 XJR6s were built, but only 268 with manual transmission - and only 160 of these were left-hand drive. There were 22 built in Germany and 7 in Austria, which means that this car is seen less often than sunshine in England. If you are a true Jaguar enthusiast, this is your dream car - a perfect combination of elegance, performance and exclusivity.
Carefully optimised - better, but authentic This special XJR6 is not only rare, but also lovingly maintained and optimised for maximum driving pleasure:
✅ Improved polyurethane suspension bushes - more direct steering feel, but still comfortable (the old ones were already worn out) ✅ Andybrackets for better throttle response and a slight increase in power - making every step on the pedal a pleasure ✅ Larger pulley - providing more boost pressure, with 20% more power from 331 hp to 397 hp through the pulley alone.
✅ Improved intake - silicone pipes for optimised sealing & airflow and therefore greater efficiency (instead of the porous and brittle 30 year old plastic pipes) ✅ Fresh oils and filters - major service carried out, the car is ready to drive ✅ New Pirelli Cintauro tyres - exactly the type of tyres this beast left the factory with (no longer in the manufacturer's DOT22 range for 3 years) I had found these at a tyre garage top stored in a cool and dark cellar. The tyres were ordered by the customer 2 years ago and have not turned up for a tyre change. ✅ Stainless steel manifold and stainless steel exhaust system which provides a brilliant sound and puts an end to the well-known suffering of cast iron manifolds that almost every XJR has once and for all. And if you are a purist? All original parts have been retained so the car can be restored to factory condition at any time. This is no ordinary Jaguar - this is a collector's item. Perfect condition, brutal performance. Whether you are looking for a valuable classic for your collection or a car that guarantees every kilometre of driving pleasure - this XJR6 will give you sleepless nights. Price: The price quoted is negotiable, and I am willing to talk about it within reason. Trade is also possible - if you want a... - Replica of an XKSS, C-Type or D-Type - Lotus 23 or 25 - Ultima Or other exotic that would fit into my car collection... History: I bought the car as a project vehicle from a collector who had acquired the car from a first-hand estate and put the XJR in the garage for years. The XJR was ready to drive, but only ran in the emergency running programme of the control unit with enormous fuel consumption. After replacing the lambda sensor, control unit and display unit, the Jaguar showed a mileage of 56, 000 km. After a fault in the display unit, the first owner had exchanged the display instruments for a used one that showed 250000km and no longer corrected the speedometer reading. A Belgian car passport proving this is included. The cause was ultimately the leaking cast-iron manifolds, which were delivering field values to the lambda sensor that are no longer available. They were therefore replaced with stainless steel manifolds so that the lambda sensor delivers correct values and fuel consumption is normalised. The car drives practically like a new car, is in extremely good condition, very well maintained including regular leather care so that the leather is as supple as the first day the XJR left the dealership...
