Jaguar XJ6 Coupe Series II
Overview
| Produced: |
1974-1979, 6487 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe |
The Initial XJ6, which became known as the Series I, had a choice of two six-cylinder motors: a 2,792 cc that produced 149 bhp and a 4,235 cc, giving 186 bhp at 5,200 rpm. There was also a Daimler model with a grille covered in chrome. The Series II XJ6 was also launched elsewhere than London: this time Jaguar chose Frankfurt in 1973. The car was a disappointment since the only immediately noticeable difference was the lower front grille.
Further scrutiny revealed that the instrument panel was now directly in front of the driver instead of being spread across the entire wooden dashboard. The car had a choice of 2.8, 3.4 and 4.2 litre engines but the short stroke 2.8 was unreliable and not up to its task and few were delivered.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5343cc | 90mm x 70mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 3 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 mph | 13 mpg | 285 bhp 5750 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | Jaguar XJ6 Series II 4.2-Litre LWB Saloon | Bonhams | 16 Nov 2011 | £1300.00 | £1495.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - Jaguar & Daimler XJ6 & XJ12 (1968-1992) |
100 |
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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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Article |
Here comes the sub |
108 |
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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. | ||||
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