Daimler XJS 5.3 Automatic (289 hp)

Generation 1 · 1973–1977

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Coupe
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1759 mm
Length
4813 mm
Height
1372 mm
Wheelbase
2762 mm
Front track
1473 mm
Rear track
1486 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
5,343 cm³
Engine power
289 hp
Max power RPM
5,750 rpm
Maximum torque
390 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
12
Valves per cylinder
2
Max power (kW)
213 kW
Max torque RPM
3,500 rpm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Compression ratio
9
Bore
90 mm
Stroke
70 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
237 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.8 s

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