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Jaguar XJ12 Specs

Since 1973 the XJ12 has grown 13″ in length and gained 802 lb: weight rose 22%, length only 7%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 5 generations · 1973–1996 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1996 Jaguar XJ12, the latest model year on record, is 202.8″ long, 70.9″ wide and 53.5″ tall on a 118.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,440 lb. At 16.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Jaguar XJ12 generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1996, when the new car was 6.3″ longer than the 1994–1995 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1974: 571 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Jaguar XJ12 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1973189.8″69.7″52.8″109.1″3,638 lb
1974–1978198.8″69.7″53.9″113″4,209 lb
1983–1987195.3″69.7″54.3″113″4,255 lb
1994–1995196.5″70.9″53.1″113″4,445 lb
1996202.8″70.9″53.5″118.1″4,440 lb
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

XJ12 year by year

FIG.02·Jaguar XJ12 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1996202.8″70.9″118.1″4,440 lb1
1995197.6″70.9″113″4,420 lb1
1994196.5″70.9″113″4,445 lb1
1987200.8″69.7″113″4,255 lb1
1986200.8″69.7″113″4,255 lb1
1985195.3″69.7″113″4,255 lb1
1984195.3″69.7″113″4,255 lb1
1983195.3″69.7″113″4,255 lb1
1978200.4″69.7″113″4,334 lb1
1977200.4″69.7″113″4,299 lb1
1976198.4″69.7″111″4,303 lb2
1975196.9″69.7″111″4,142 lb2
1974198.8″69.7″113″4,209 lb1
1973189.8″69.7″109.1″3,638 lb2
ROWS 14·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a XJ12 fit

FIG.02·Jaguar XJ12 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.9 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 620 cars within 10″ of its length, the XJ12 is narrower than 88%.

FIG.03·Jaguar XJ12 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 620 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width70.9″74.8″−3.9″
Wheelbase118.1″116.5″+1.6″
Curb weight4,440 lb4,319 lb+121 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

XJ12 against its rivals

Next to the Acura Legend, the XJ12 is the longest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Jaguar XJ12 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Jaguar XJ12 (this car)1996202.8″70.9″4,440 lb
Acura Legend1995193.7″71.3″3,461 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1996 XJ12 bigger than the 1995?

Yes: the 1996 model is 5.2″ longer, because 1996 started a new generation.

Which is bigger, the XJ12 or the Acura Legend?

The 1995 Acura Legend is 9.1″ shorter and 979 lb lighter than the 1996 XJ12.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 14 XJ12 model years, 1973 to 1996. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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