The current Jaguar XJ12 is 202.8″ long, 70.9″ wide, on a 118.1″ wheelbase, weighing 4,440 lb. Since 1973 it has grown 7% in length and gained 22% in weight. At 16.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Jaguar XJ12 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 189.8″ | 69.7″ | 52.8″ | 109.1″ | 3,638 lb |
| 1974 | 198.8″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 113″ | 4,209 lb |
| 1975–1976 | 196.9″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 111″ | 4,142 lb |
| 1977–1978 | 200.4″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 113″ | 4,299 lb |
| 1983–1985 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 54.3″ | 113″ | 4,255 lb |
| 1986–1987 | 200.8″ | 69.7″ | 53.1″ | 113″ | 4,255 lb |
| 1994–1995 | 196.5″ | 70.9″ | 53.1″ | 113″ | 4,445 lb |
| 1996 | 202.8″ | 70.9″ | 53.5″ | 118.1″ | 4,440 lb |
From 1973 to today the XJ12 gained 13″ of length (7%) and 802 lb of weight (22%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
XJ12 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 14 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 202.8″ | 70.9″ | 118.1″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 197.6″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 196.5″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 200.8″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 200.8″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 200.4″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 200.4″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 198.4″ | 69.7″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1975 | 196.9″ | 69.7″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1974 | 198.8″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 189.8″ | 69.7″ | 109.1″ | 2 |
Will a XJ12 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 600 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 74.8″ | -3.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 118.1″ | 116.9″ | +1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 4,440 lb | 4,299 lb | 141 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Jaguar XJ12?
202.8″ (16′ 11″) in its current generation, 70.9″ wide and 53.5″ tall.
How much does a Jaguar XJ12 weigh?
4,440 lb at the kerb, which is 22% more than the first generation we hold from 1973.
Will a XJ12 fit in a garage?
At 16.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the XJ12 got bigger over the years?
Yes — 13″ longer and 802 lb heavier since 1973, across 8 generations. Weight grew 22%, far faster than length.