The 1973 Jaguar XJ Coupé is quintessentially English, blending elegance and sportiness into one. Its 210 kW V12 engine with a maximum speed of over 230 km/h was one of the most powerful engines of the day.The four-seater coupé was based on the short-wheel-base version of the Jaguar XJ four-door sedan. It targeted the individualist who could dispense with four doors in favor of two, but not with the luxury of the sedan. In the mid-1970s, an XJ 12 Coupé was Jaguar's most expensive model.