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Jaguar XJ Series III

The Jaguar XJ series III was launched in 1979 with a comprehensive restyle including taller glass raising the overall hieght by 1.5 inches, and restyles to the nose and to the tail. The XK 3.4 and 4.3-litre engines continued along with the 5.3-litre V12 and there were Daimler versions for the European market, but not for America where cars were badged 'Jaguar Sovereign' or 'Vanden Plas'. Although the Series III was intended as a stop-gap model until the engineering of the XJ40 model was ready, strong sales saw the Series III continue until 1986.

Jaguar Sovereign V12. From 1981 the HE engine had been fitted to all V12 XJ cars, improving both power and economy. These 'pepperpot' alloy wheels were introduced in 1982.	Jaguar Sovereign V12. The Jaguar Sovereign V12 was introduced in 1983, being an upmarket version of the V12, and taking over from the Sovereign 4.2.	Jaguar XJ Series III 1980 3.4. In 1975 the 3.4-litre XJ6 was introduced to take the place of the discontinued 2.8. A 3442cc XK6 161bhp engine was fitted to the car, which gained fuel injection later.	Jaguar XJ Series III 1980 3.4	Jaguar XJ 1983 V12 HE. In 1981 the Michael May 'fireball' head was given to the V12 models and was badged 'HE' (for High efficiency), helping to improve the fuel consumption of this rather thirsty car.
Jaguar XJ 1983 V12 HE. The 'HE' version of the V12 became available in 1981, and in 1982 the distinctive 'pepperpot' wheels were offered.	Jaguar Sovereign 4.2. The XJ Series III was designed in consultation with Pininfarina, gaining a higher cabin with more glass as well as revisions to the nose and tail. Underneath the chassis remained very much as the Series II long wheel base and the engine choice being 3.4 and 4.2-litre XK6 units or the V12 5.3-litre	Jaguar XJ Series III 1982 4.2. The 4.2-litre XK6 engine was the staple of the Series III XJ, with only 5400 V12s being sold	Jaguar XJ Series III 1983 4.2	Jaguar Sovereign 4.2. The XJ Series III was designed in consultation with Pininfarina. The name 'Sovereign' had been given to the Daimler versions of the Jaguar XJ, but for 1984 the 'Jaguar Sovereign' became the top spec Jaguar XJ 4.2.
Jaguar XJ Series III 1983 4.2	Jaguar XJ 1983 V12 HE. The Pininfarina restyle of the XJ Series III allowed larger rear lamps and yet kep the whole rear panel very much in the spirit of the earlier cars.
Daimler Sovereign and Double-Six S3	Jaguar XJ Series II	Jaguar XJ 1968-92	Jaguar XJ40	Avon-Stevens Estate

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