Jaguar XJ6 2.8/3.4/4.2 Series II
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1979, 77001 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats |
Jaguar refreshed its six cylinder XJ saloon range in 1973 with the introduction of the XJ6 Series II. The new car featured a sleeker new body shell which had a slimmer front grille, new front air intake below the bumper, new lights and a revised interior. At first the short and long wheel base versions were available, however all cars carried the long wheel base after 1975.
Power plant options included the original line-up of 2.8 litre (export only), 4.2 litre and, from 1975, 3.4 litre, six cylinder versions of the XK series engine. Unfortunately during the 1970's Jaguar became a victim of the poor quality, strike ridden British Leyland empire. Despite a loyal following sales became to suffer as a result a replacement was needed by 1979, the Series III.
Today these graceful, powerful saloons are becoming increasingly collectable and are gaining their deserved respect at last. Practical Classics January 2008 - Featuring Buyers Guide Jaguar & Daimler XJ6 & XJ12. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4235cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 92.07mm x 106mm | |
| 2792cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | ||
| 3442cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 106mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 mph | 8.6 s | 4.2 engine |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
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| Article |
Buying guide - Jaguar & Daimler XJ6 & XJ12 (1968-1992) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2008 | |||
| Buying guide - Jaguar & Daimler XJ6 & XJ12 - Six cylinders or a dozen? Reading this should help make up your mind. | ||||
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Twin Test - Jaguar XJ6 vs Jaguar XJ-S Series 2 - The XJ factor |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2005 | |||
| The XJ factor - These Jaguars may not be so widely appreciated as the mighty E-type and Mk2, but the XJ-S and XJ6 redefined the industry standard. Today the Seventies pair make excellent alternatives to their Sixties ancestors, says Nigel Boothman. | ||||
| Article |
Our Cars |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2003 | |||
| Our Cars - 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0-Litre-Phil Bell. 1985 Fiat 124 Spider-Ben Field. 1972 Fiat 130 Saloon-Martin Buckley. 1969 Triumph Vitesse, 1967 Jaguar 420-Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Side by Side - Damaged Reputations - Unforgiven |
34 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2002 | |||
| Side by Side - Damaged Reputations - Unforgiven - A didgy engine can ruin a cars reputation. Martin Buckley tries four classics whose reliability problems did exactly that. Will they redeem themselves. Lancia Gamma, NSU Ro80, Triumph Stag, Jaguar XJ6 2.8. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar XJ6 |
32 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2002 | |||
| Jaguar XJ6. Which is the best of the classic XJ6s, the evocative Series I or the slick Series III? David Lillywhite finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Snow Cats |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2001 | |||
| Snow Cats - What better way to test a just-rebuilt XJ6 than with a 2000 mile trip to Geneva? Will Holman explains. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Bargain big cat |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2009 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Bargain big cat- With an winning combination power and range-topping luxury. Jaguar's XJ is a real cut-price classic. | ||||
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Here comes the sub |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly December 2008 | |||
| Here comes the sub- With mixed fortunes over the past few weeks, Simon's hopping for an Indian summer. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Jaguar XJ6 Series 1&2 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly May 2007 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Jaguar XJ6 Series 1&2 - The Jaguar XJ6 still offers luxury and performance at affordable prices. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar XJ6/12 Series I and II |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 29 September 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar XJ6/12 Series I and II - Jaguar's evergreen saloon has always held out the prospect of decadent luxury for a modest wedge of cash. But to enjoy the true XJ experience, it doesn't pay to shop in the basement, as SIMON GOLDSWORTHY explains. | ||||
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Technical Questions, Answers & Advice |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast June 2005 | |||
| Technical Questions, Answers & Advice - Taken from the many queries our technical experts get from memebers, this month Dave Marks concerntrates on the XJ Series models 1,2 and 3. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five Jaguar Saloons |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2004 | |||
| Marque Five Jaguar Saloons - There have been some superb classic Jaguar saloons over the years; but which make the best buys today? Paul Guinness takes a look at five of them in the first of our new marque five series.,Jaguar Mk2, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar Mk Ten, Jaguar SJ6, Jaguar XK40 | ||||
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Cover Feature - Grand Tourers |
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| Publication | Classics May 2004 | |||
| Cover Feature - Grand Tourers - They may be big, cumbersome and thirsty but these three cruisers represent terrific value for money, as Carlin Gerbich discovered. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Jaguar XJ6 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 28th April 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Jaguar XJ6 - Built 1968-86, five-seater, four-door saloon, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive, 2.8 to 4.2-litre six-cylinder engines. | ||||
| Article |
Club Refurbishment Projects (XJ and 420) - Part Thirty Two |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast April 2004 | |||
| Club Refurbishment Projects (XJ and 420) - Part Thirty Two - The final part of the independent rear suspension assembly, primarily based around the 420, but also including features applicable to the Series 2XJ and many other i.r.s. based cars. | ||||
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Starter Classic - Jaguar XJ6 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2004 | |||
| Starter Classic - Jaguar XJ6 - Power, style and affordable parts make an XJ6 worth considering as a first classic explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Family cats |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2003 | |||
| Family cats - Jaguar rewrote the saloon car rulebook with the exceptional XJ6. Richard Heseltine tracks its evolution from Series 1 to the last but one XJ12 made. | ||||
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