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Jaguar XJR6 with manual gearbox - British sleeper with racing DNA When Jeremy Clarkson tested the Jaguar XJR for Top Gear in 1994, he wasn't just thrilled - he was electrified. In February 1995, he even included it in his five "greatest favourites of all time", alongside icons such as the Dodge Viper, Aston Martin Vantage, Ford Escort Cosworth and Ferrari 355. And why? Because this Jaguar was a wolf in an elegant British suit. A manual gearbox for real drivers - not a gimmick, but a revelation The XJR6 was already a great car from the factory, but with the rare Getrag 290 manual gearbox it became a luxurious sleeper with racing DNA. Forget the conventional GM 4L80-E automatic - with five gears under control, this car took on a whole new character. The driver was back in full control, and as a bonus, power increased to 331 hp (243 kW) and 512 Nm. The heart of this beast was the supercharged AJ16, whose Eaton M90 supercharger provided an intense driving experience. The result? 0-100 km/ h in under six seconds and a top speed of over 265 km/ h. In the mid-90s, this meant that the XJR6 was in the same league as Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini. But unlike them, it looked like a normal British saloon - perfect for petrolheads who like to keep their trump cards up their sleeves. A unicorn among the Jaguars 6, 547 XJR6s were built, but only 268 with manual transmission - and only 160 of these were left-hand drive. There were 22 built in Germany and 7 in Austria, which means that this car is seen less often than sunshine in England. If you are a true Jaguar enthusiast, this is your dream car - a perfect combination of elegance, performance and exclusivity.
Carefully optimised - better, but authentic This special XJR6 is not only rare, but also lovingly maintained and optimised for maximum driving pleasure:
✅ Improved polyurethane suspension bushes - more direct steering feel, but still comfortable (the old ones were already worn out) ✅ Andybrackets for better throttle response and a slight increase in power - every step on the pedal becomes a pleasure ✅ Larger pulley - more boost pressure, 20% more power (from 331 hp to 397 hp) ✅ Improved intake - silicone pipes for optimised airflow and greater efficiency (instead of the porous old pipes) ✅ Fresh oils and filters - major service carried out, the car is ready to drive ✅ New Pirelli Cintauro tyres - the exact model this beast left the factory with ✅ Stainless steel manifold and stainless steel exhaust system And if you're a purist? All original parts have been retained, so the car can be restored to factory condition at any time. Not just a car - a real statement This is no ordinary Jaguar - this is a collector's item. Perfect condition, brutal performance. Whether you are looking for a valuable classic for your collection or a car that guarantees every kilometre of driving pleasure - this XJR6 will give you sleepless nights. History: I bought the car 1. 5 years ago as a project car. It was ready to drive, but only ran in emergency mode as it had two control units - one showed 260, 000 km, the other 50, 000 km. The cause was cast-iron manifolds, which are no longer available. Therefore, they were replaced with stainless steel manifolds so that the lambda probe would give correct readings and fuel consumption would normalise. Mileage: As the actual mileage is not traceable, it is not given. Price: The price given is negotiable and I am willing to discuss it within reason.
Trade is also possible - if you have a replica of an XKSS, C-Type or D-Type or something equally exceptional, I am happy to listen to offers.
