Performance Review: Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 - [1964]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar XJ Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1964. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 1965 Iso Grifo GL 365 5.4L V8.This particular Jaguar XJ has a 4994cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The XJ shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XJ's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 998 kgs (2200 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 in the same weight category as the 2014 Abarth 695 Biposto 1.4 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar XJ shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 4994cc 24V V12 engine produces 502 bhp (374 kW) @ 7600 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 386 lb-ft (523.3 Nm) @ 6300 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar XJ you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (527.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XJ.

The Jaguar XJ has a Power to weight ratio of 503.0 bhp per ton and 386.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1964 XJ competing with the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (527.7 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Ferrari Monza SP2 6.5L V12 (525.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar XJ generating around 386.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (411.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 (411.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs). This Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XJ and the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XJ on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.35 secs @ 132.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (10.31 secs), the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (10.31 secs), and the 1993 TVR Chimaera 4.5 (10.33 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1964 version of the Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 has a maximum speed of 170mph.

Top Speed of the 1964 XJ equals the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (181 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1964 Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 then how about the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (181 mph), the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (181 mph), or the 2019 Aston-Martin DBX 4.0 V8 Turbo (181 mph).

Related Links:

1964 XJ Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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