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Interesting Facts About the Jaguar XJ XJ40

The Jaguar XJ40 is a full‑size luxury saloon that was produced from 1986 to 1994. It was officially unveiled on 8 October 1986, marking a new chapter in Jaguar’s long‑standing XJ lineage.

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Launch Year Production Numbers

In its launch year only 3,958 XJ40s were built, but production quickly ramped up to 33,064 units in 1987 and an impressive 39,432 in 1988.

A Decade‑Long Development Journey

Work on the XJ40 began as early as 1972, with designer Nick Hull noting the early start in his book *Jaguar Design*.

Most Significant Redesign in XJ History

Code‑named XJ40, this generation represented the most significant redesign of the XJ series up to 1986, blending traditional British elegance with modern engineering.

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