Description
Jaguar XJR6 with manual transmission – a British sleeper with 90s supersport DNA.
When Jeremy Clarkson tested the Jaguar XJR for Top Gear in 1994, he wasn’t just impressed – he was electrified. In February 1995 he even put it into his five “all-time favourites,” alongside icons like the Dodge Viper, Aston Martin Vantage, Ford Escort Cosworth and Ferrari 355.
And why? Because this Jaguar was a wolf in elegant British tailoring.
A manual for real drivers – not a toy, 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 a race-bred DNA. Forget the conventional GM 4L80-E automatic – with five gears under control this car gained a completely new character. The driver had full control again, and as a bonus power rose to 331 PS (243 kW) and 512 Nm.
The heart of this beast was the turbocharged AJ16, whose Eaton M90 supercharger delivered 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-1990s that meant the XJR6 stood in a league with Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Yet unlike them it looked like an ordinary British saloon – perfect for petrolheads who like to keep their aces up their sleeves.
A unicorn among Jaguars
6, 547 XJR6 were built, but only 268 with a manual, and of those only 160 were left-hand drive. Into Germany came 22 units, into Austria 7, which means you see this car rarer than sunshine in England.
If you’re a true Jaguar aficionado, this is your dream car – a perfect blend of elegance, performance and exclusivity.
Thoughtful optimisation – better, but authentic
This particular XJR6 is not only rare but lovingly cared for and tuned for maximum driving pleasure:
✅ Improved polyurethane suspension bushes – more direct steering feel, yet still comfortable (the old ones were already worn)
✅ Andy brackets for better throttle response and a small power boost – every pedal stroke becomes a joy
✅ Larger pulley – which increases boost, delivering 20% more power from 331 PS to 397 PS simply through the pulley
✅ Improved intake – silicone hoses for better sealing & airflow and thus higher efficiency (instead of the porous, brittle 30-year-old plastic hoses)
✅ Fresh oils and filters – major service completed, the car is roadworthy
✅ New Pirelli Cinturato tyres – exactly the tyre type that left the factory halls (not in the manufacturer’s programme for DOT22 for 3 years). I had these stored by a tyre workshop in a cool, dark cellar. The tyres were ordered by a customer 2 years ago and have not reappeared for a tyre change.
✅ Stainless manifolds and stainless exhaust system
That produce a brilliant sound and put an end to the common problem of cast-iron manifolds that almost every XJR has.
And if you’re a purist? All original parts have been kept so the car can be returned to factory condition at any time.
This is not an ordinary Jaguar – this is a collector’s piece. Pristine condition, brutal performance. Whether you’re looking for a valuable classic for your collection or a car that guarantees driving pleasure every kilometre – this XJR6 will give you sleepless nights.
Price: The stated price is negotiable, and I’m prepared to discuss it within reasonable bounds. Trade is also possible – if you have a…
- Replicas of an XKSS, C-Type or D-Type
- Lotus 23 or 25
- Ultima
Or other exotica that would fit in my car collection…History: I bought the car as a project vehicle from a collector who had acquired the car from an inheritance from the first owner and had stored the XJR in the garage for years. The XJR was roadworthy, but only ran in limp-home mode with extremely high fuel consumption; after replacing the lambda sensor, control unit and display unit the Jaguar shows a mileage of 56, 000 KM. The first owner had, after a fault in the display unit, swapped the display instruments for a used one showing 250, 000 km and did not correct the odometer. A Belgian CarPass proving this was included. The cause was ultimately the leaking cast-iron manifolds which sent fault values to the lambda sensor, which are no longer available. They were therefore replaced with stainless steel manifolds so the lambda sensor receives correct values and fuel consumption normalises. The car drives almost like new, in exceptionally good condition, very well cared for including regular leather care so the leather remains supple as on the day the XJR left the dealership…
