(1978 model)
| Marque (make) | Jaguar | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | XJ-6 4.2 | Issued until | |
| Serie | XJ-6 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Jaguar | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4945 mm / 194.7 in / 194.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1374 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1700 kg / 3748 lb / 3748 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2865 mm / 112.8 in / 112.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Fuel capacity | 91 l / 20.0 UK gal / 24.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Jaguar | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 106.0 mm / 4.17 in / 4.17 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.87 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 4235 cm3 / 258.4 cu in / 258.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 705.83 cm3/cylinder / 43.072 cu in/cylinder / 43.072 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 126.8 kW / 172.4 hp / 172.4 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 314.0 Nm / 231.6 lbft / 231.6 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 125.0 kW / 170.0 bhp / 170.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 40.1 kW/l / 0.893 bhp/cu in / 0.893 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.14 Nm/l / 0.649 lbft/cu in / 0.649 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 100.00 kW/ton / 135.96 bhp/ton / 135.96 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | I.TvA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XJ-6 4.2
