Description
Jaguar XJR6 with manual gearbox – a British sleeper with 90s supersport DNA.
When Jeremy Clarkson tested the Jaguar XJR for Top Gear in 1994, he was not only excited – he was electrified. In February 1995 he even placed it among 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 smart British tailoring.
A manual gearbox for real drivers – not a toy, but a revelation
The XJR6 was already a superb car from the factory, but with the rare Getrag 290 manual transmission it became a luxurious sleeper with racing 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 was 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
547? XJR6 were built, but only 268 with a manual gearbox – of those, just 160 were left-hand drive. 22 went to Germany, 7 to Austria, which means you see this car rarer than sunshine in England.
If you’re a true Jaguar enthusiast, this is your dream car – a perfect combination of elegance, performance and exclusivity.
Thoughtfully optimised – better, but authentic
This particular XJR6 is not only rare but also lovingly maintained and prepared for maximum driving enjoyment:
✅ Upgraded polyurethane suspension bushings – more direct steering feel, yet still comfortable (the old ones were already worn)
✅ Andybrackets for better throttle response and a light power increase – every pedal press becomes a pleasure
✅ Larger pulley – provides more boost, delivering 20% more power from 331 PS to 397 PS simply through the pulley
✅ Upgraded intake – silicone hoses for improved sealing & airflow and thus higher efficiency (instead of the porous and brittle 30-year-old plastic hoses)
✅ Fresh oils and filters – major service carried out, the car is road-ready
✅ New Pirelli Cinturato tyres – exactly the tyre type with which this beast left the factory (not in the manufacturer’s line-up for the last 3 years DOT22) I found them well stored by a tyre shop in a cool, dark cellar. The tyres were ordered by a customer 2 years ago and have not come up for a tyre swap since.
✅ Stainless-steel exhaust manifolds and exhaust system
That create brilliant sound and put an end to the legendary problem of cast-iron manifolds that plagued most XJR owners.
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 isn’t an ordinary Jaguar – it’s a collector’s piece. Pristine condition, brutal performance. Whether you’re 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 stated price is negotiable, and I’m happy to discuss it within reasonable limits. Trade is also possible – if you have a:
- Replica of an XKSS, C-Type or D-Type
- Lotus 23 or 25
- Ultima
Or other exotica that would fit into my car collection…History: I bought the car as a project car from a collector who had acquired the vehicle from a deceased estate and had stored the XJR in a garage for years. The XJR was drivable but would only run on the limp-home programme of the control unit with enormous fuel consumption; after replacing the lambda sensor, control unit and display unit the Jaguar shows an odometer reading of 56, 000 KM. The first owner had, due to a fault in the display unit, replaced the display instruments with a used one showing 250, 000 km and did not correct the odometer. A Belgian CarPass proving this is included. The cause was ultimately the leaking cast-iron exhaust manifolds, which sent erroneous values to the lambda sensor, which are no longer available. Therefore they were replaced with stainless-steel manifolds so the lambda sensor can deliver correct values and fuel consumption normalises. The car drives almost like new, is in excellent condition, very well maintained including regular leather care so the leather stays supple as on the day the XJR left the showroom…
