In a message dated 4/24/02 12:44:43 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
wayne_estrada@hotmail.com writes:
<< Just another 10-20 HP would be appreciated. Well, that’s the plan for
now.
Of course, just buying a newer X300 or V8 would solve all these problems,
but this is a touchy-feely thing with our personal cars, isn’t it?
Actually, I’d like a V12 sedan! >>
I can commment on the V12 sedan, powerful, smooth, and fairly queit untill
4000 rpm. Very comfertable and fast crusier, once past 50-60mph the car
starts to fly, and nothing seems to slow it down, hilss etc.The car is fairly
quick of the line and I think faster than the 5.3 XJS. the 6 litre has more
low end grunt, and a 4 speed tranny gives you a higher first gear…I can burn
rubber with this car when in sport mode!!Their only disadvantages are higher
maintenace ( twice the six) and sucks gas. And with preformance tyres being a
must, driving it in wet weather needs carefullness. In snow or ICE… get
ready to slide. Even when pushing the brake, the rear wheels still get
somepower and you guessed they the slide a bit. Braking is superb and
handling especially on high speeds and even in snow( braking). but after
comming to a stop trying to get moving again is a strugle.
so think about it
Peter
1994 XJ12