# Jaguar XJ40: The Complete Story \(AutoClassic\)

AutoClassic: Jaguar XJ40: The Complete Story is a 160-page English-language book about Jaguar’s fourth-generation XJ saloon. It covers the XJ40’s design, onboard diagnostics and reliability history, making it relevant to readers interested in the model’s development and reputation.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 24.73 GBP
- Previous price: 30.00 GBP
- Discount: 18%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T09:52:38.149Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 2

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## At a glance

- Focuses on Jaguar’s XJ40, launched in 1986 as the fourth XJ model.
- The listing describes its more modern design and onboard diagnostic system.
- The account also addresses reliability issues and their effect on the model’s reputation.

## Pros

- A focused history of a specific XJ generation, rather than a broad overview of the Jaguar marque.
- The stated 160-page length gives buyers a clear sense of the book’s scope.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
- Publication date: 8 Jan. 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 0719845556
- ISBN-13: 978-0719845550
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions: 21.49 x 1.52 x 26.01 cm
- Weight listed: 812 g

## A good fit for

- Jaguar XJ40 owners and enthusiasts seeking a model-specific history.
- Readers interested in the development and reputation of Jaguar saloons.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a repair manual or troubleshooting instructions. The supplied description presents it as a historical account.

## Customer feedback

The aggregate rating is positive, but it is based on only a small number of ratings and no written customer feedback is supplied. It therefore offers limited evidence about the book’s depth, accuracy or usefulness for a particular reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the book about?
The description covers the XJ40’s development, its modernised design, onboard diagnostics and reliability issues.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 160 pages.
### Is this a repair manual?
The supplied description presents it as a history of the XJ40, not as a repair manual.

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