The Jaguar XJ40 was a make or break it car for Jaguar when it was launched in 1986 to replace the Series III XJ range. Jaguar was in deep trouble in 1980 on the brink of bankrupcy as they had a range of cars that was all mostly dated. A business rescue by the UK Government gave the funds to be able bring this car to production and it was highly praised by the motoring press at the time. Numerous comparison tests had it beating the E32 7-series and S-class.when they met up in 1986/1987. It was the quietest and most luxurious car of the 3.
