I had a 92 Jag XJS convertible with the 6.0L V-12 (traded it in for the 500SL). The engine was smooth and seemed to be able to accelerate to stratospheric top speeds, but you didn't have to worry about neck injuries when you tromped on the pedal...I guess Jaguar meant for the car to be a touring vehicle, and not a weekend drag strip contender...

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