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You only buy a classic Jaguar XJS if you can ensure that the oldi is regularly serviced and cared for. Getting in and driving off is in principle possible, but often garnished with one or the other "zipper". So you either have to be able to screw it yourself, or you have to afford the appropriate service. With this vehicle, however, it could look very different. Because under the classic shell is much more reliable Technology. Quasi invisibly installed sits under the British XJS dress Chevrolet Camaro of the fourth generation together with that V8 engine. And the Chevy has also become a popular collector's item. Can the mix that send on 16 inch motorsport rims stands, so work? Apparently YES!
Jaguar XJS unique
The special copy is about to open Bring a trailer auctioned and is as Chevrolet Camaro with Jaguar XJS body from the year 1994 declared. However, since the vehicle uses the Jaguar VIN (SAJNV584XHC138975), it is still officially a Jag. specifically a 1987 Jaguar XJS, which at first and second glance cannot be identified as something else. You can see a neat one Jaguar racing livery of group 44 and a look at the external Battery Disconnection Switch suggests that the V12 coupé was modified for use on the racetrack.
Even a quick look inside doesn't reveal what's underneath the sheet metal Chevrolet located. You can see a classic one XJS dashboard und auch das Steering wheel is typical Jag. However, it looks different with regard to the Door panels and the prominent one Six-speed shifter out. Next is the interior with various Additional instruments equipped with the "health status“ Keep an eye on the engine. And at the latest then the conversion obviously takes place.
a 5,7-liter V8 provides propulsion
If you open the hood, you see one 5,7 liter V8 instead of the Jag's V12. However, one must remember that it no engine swap is, but that one into one Camaro engine bay looks. Unfortunately, no further details about the conversion are given, apart from the fact that the body parts of the Jaguar are based on a slimmed down version Camaro Z28 Unibody from 1994 are installed. Incidentally, the engine is one 5,7 liter LT1 V8 with a whole row modifications like one Air intake as well as a Sidepipe sports exhaust. It is switched using six-speed manual transmission, and only that is driven Currie 9 inches rear axle. Suspension has been revised and we think the result looks pretty good. If we get more information, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Classic Jaguar XJS based on Chevrolet Camaro Z28!
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