1976 Jaguar XJ-S

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Rank: #11

Class: 1976

0-60 Time: 8.6 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from 1976 are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #11 in this class is the 1976 Jaguar XJ-S, which races 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Tame Cars.

It lags behind the #10 ranked 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am by 0.2 seconds and darts ahead of the #12 ranked 1976 Jaguar XJ12C by 0.2 seconds.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1976 Jaguar XJ-S vs. 1976 Jaguar XJ12C, you would WIN by 0.2 seconds!

If you happen to roll up next to another Jaguar, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1976.

Vehicle information

Year: 1976

Make: Jaguar

Model: XJ-S

Engine: V-12

Horsepower: 244

Torque: 269

Transmission: 3A

Curb Weight: 4190

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 13.5

MSRP: $19,200

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Tame Cars

Rank: #163

Best 0-60 Time: 8.6 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 16.5 seconds

@ speed: 88.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.7 G

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