Jaguar XJ XJ40 (1986-1994) – batteries




Jaguar XJ in version XJ40 was produced in the years 1986 – 1994. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Jaguar XJ (1986-1994):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

Jaguar XJ XJ40 – petrol engines:
  • R6 3.2 24V
  • R6 4.0
  • V12 6.0

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 05
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 05
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB620
62 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA640
64 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 027
62 Ah
550 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS027
65 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D24
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D15
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Jaguar XJ XJ40, namely R6 3.2 24V ,R6 4.0 and V12 6.0, will perform best with batteries of at least 59 Ah capacity. We recommend choosing higher-end battery models for cars with a large number of optional extras. The weakest of these is the battery Varta Blue Dynamic D24 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Jaguar XJ , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Jaguar XF X250 (2007-2015) battery
Jaguar XJ X300 (1994-1997) battery
Jaguar XJ X308 (1997-2003) battery
Jaguar XJ X350, X358 (2003-2009) battery
Jaguar XJ X351 (2009-2019) battery


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