Description[]
The Jaguar XJS is a Hot Wheels casting based on the production car of the same name. It was introduced in 1978 as part of the Flying Colors series. The Jaguar XJS (also called XJ-S) was the Luxury V12-powered Grand tourer built from 1975-1996. The Hot Wheels casting portrays the XJS with the thick, U.S.-spec (as mandated by the 1976 'Zero Damage Standard' under U.S. law)bumpers and exposed headlights.
Versions[]
The Jaguar XJS has the following versions:
| Col. # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 31 | 1978 | Flying Colors | Gray | "XJS" and Yellow Jaguar cat | ZAMAC | Blue tint | Black | BW | 2012 | Hong Kong | 
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| 31 | 1978 | Super Streeters | Gray | "XJS" and Yellow Jaguar cat | ZAMAC | Blue tint | Black | BW | 2012 | Hong Kong |
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| 1979 | Golden Machines 6-Pack | Gold plated | "XJS" and Yellow Jaguar cat | ZAMAC | Blue tint | Black | BW | 2861 | Hong Kong | Golden Machines 6-pack only | 
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| 1980 | Mainline | Dark Blue | "XJS" and Yellow Jaguar cat | ZAMAC | Blue tint | Black | BW | 2012 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1982 | Mainline | Dark Blue | "XJS" and Yellow Jaguar cat | ZAMAC | Blue tint | Black | BW | 2012 | Malaysia |
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| 1983 | Mainline | Metalflake Brown | "XJS" and Yellow Jaguar cat | ZAMAC | Blue tint | Black | BW | 2012 | Malaysia | 
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International Versions[]
The Jaguar XJS has the following versions:
| Col. # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1983 | 1983 Hot Wheels | Gray | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | France | 
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| 1983 | 1983 Hot Wheels | Gray | Blue 'Céréales Banania' on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | France | 
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| 1984 | 1984 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Brown | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | France | 
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| 1984 | 1984 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Brown | "XJS" and Jaguar cat | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | France |
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| 1984 | 1984 Hot Wheels | White | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | France |
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| 1984 | 1984 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Brown | 'XJS' and Jaguar on side, No Black around Rear Window | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | BW | Mexico | 
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| 1984 | 1984 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Brown | 'XJS' and Jaguar on side, Black around Rear Window | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | BW | Mexico |
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| 1984 | 1984 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Brown | 'XJS' and Jaguar on side, Black around Rear Window | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | UH | Mexico |
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| 1986 | 1986 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Brown | Yellow, Green and Black '10' & racing logos on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | GHO | Mexico |
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| 1986 | 1986 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Brown | Yellow, Green and Black '10' & racing lecals on hood, Yellow stripes on roof | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | GHO | Mexico |
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| 1986 | 1986 Hot Wheels | White | Yellow, Blue and Black '10' & racing logos on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | GHO | Mexico |
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| 1986 | 1986 Hot Wheels | White | Yellow, Blue and Black '10' & racing logos on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | BW | Mexico |
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| 1986 | 1986 Hot Wheels | White | Yellow, Red and Black '10' & racing logos on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Black | GHO | Mexico |
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Gallery[]
Flying Colors 1978
Super Streeters 1978
Mainline 1980
Mainline 1983
French Version
Compared with a Corgi Version, Hotwheels Version has a less detailed front grille
The Corgi Version is much lighter than the Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels Version has a thicker rear bumper as part of the Interior
Corgi Version is much more realistic, despite being cheaper
Hot Wheels version has a smaller rear section
