Jaguar XJ6
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1973, 78891 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
In 1968 Jaguar announced its long awaited new saloon model, the six cylinder XJ6. The XJ6 used the well proven XK engine in both 4.2 litre and (European taxation beating) 2.8 litre formats. The 4.2 was a refined unit offering excellent levels of power and quietness, although fuel consumption left a lot to be desired!. Unfortunately many considered the smaller 2.8 car to be under-powered and the model also suffered reliability problems.
The graceful new unitary body carried classic Jaguar lines and styling cues, all the result of the legendary Sir William Lyons famous design studio. The interior featured sumptuous appointments and standard mechanical equipment included power steering and a choice of overdrive or automatic gearboxes.
The original (series I) XJ6 was replaced by the Series II in 1973, today good Series I cars are becoming increasingly sought after. Practical Classics January 2008 - Featuring Buyers Guide Jaguar & Daimler XJ6 & XJ12. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 9.8 s | 17.4 s | 16 mpg | 245 bhp 5600 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc | Girling with Lockheed servo |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
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| 1855202646 | Jaguar Road Test Book: Jaguar XJ6 Gold Portfolio 1968-79 (Series 1 & 2) | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
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Icon on Test - Living with a Jaguar XJ6 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2011 | |||
| Icon on Test - Living with a Jaguar XJ6 - Ross Alkureishi spends a month in the company of Jaguar's all-conquering 4.2 Series I Super Saloon. | ||||
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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. | ||||
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Taken For Granted - Group Test |
70 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2004 | |||
| Taken For Granted - Group Test - Some British classics are so much part of the automotive furniture that it’s easy to forget their superb qualities. Andrew Roberts reports. 1971 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1, 1969 MGC GT, 1965 Rover 2000, 1972 Sunbeam Stiletto, 1967 Triumph GT6 Mk1 | ||||
| Article |
Our Cars - Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2004 | |||
| Our Cars. Trials and tribulations of the Classic Cars team and the cars we live with. Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 | ||||
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Jaguar XJ6 Service Guide |
100 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2004 | |||
| Jaguar XJ6 Service Guide | ||||
| 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 |
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 |
Classic Cars September 2001 pg 76 |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2001 | |||
| Vicarage Jaguar XK120. How Jaguar's most stylish roadster has been made as good to drive as it looks. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
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Classic Cars January 2000 pg 86 |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2000 | |||
| Jaguar XK 120. 184 miles per hour. Jaguar's old speed record attempts in XK 120s are legendary. So much so that specialist Guy Broad decided to recreate the experience - but at even higher speeds. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XJ |
18 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30 November 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XJ - The last of the six-cylinder Jaguars combined retro styling with a huge step forward in reliability. It was a seductive mixture that still appeals today. JAMES TAYLOR tells you what to look for. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Article |
Timewarp Classics: No 44 1968 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 4 January 2007 | |||
| Timewarp Classics: No 44 1968 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 - Continuing a tradition of mixing motorsport technology with its large saloons. Jaguar unveiled the fast and capable XJ6 in 1968 - and waited for the accolades to come rolling in. KEITH ADAMS recalls the launch and highlights the massive impact it would have on the company for the following 30 years. | ||||
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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. | ||||
| Article |
Shootout - XJ66 vs P6 3500 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 9 June 2005 | |||
| Shootout - XJ66 vs P6 3500. 1972 Jaguar XJ6 4.2, 1971 Rover 3500 P6 | ||||
| Article |
Carry All - XJ6 Estate Car |
38 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast October 2004 | |||
| Carry All - XJ6 Estate Car - Rod Tripper describes a very unusual find - an XJ6 Estate Car. | ||||
| 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 |
26 |
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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 |
Cats' whispers |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2003 | |||
| Cats' whispers - Alastair Clements compares the sonic delights of Jaguar's V12 in the XJ-S and S3 E-Type. | ||||
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Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 pg 14 |
14 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 | |||
| XK Extraordinaire! Story by Keith Vincent. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Enthusiast February 2003 pg 46 |
46 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2003 | |||
| Jaguar's New Flagship X-350. Out went the old XJ8 in 2002 and in, for 2003 comes the new XJ8 and XJ6. Now we can reveal all the details of these fine new Jaguars. | ||||
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Classics February 2002 pg 86 |
86 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2002 | |||
| Jaguar XJ-S V12. With a smooth, powerful and complex V12 motor under the bonnet, is the XJ-S a difficult car to look after? Kim Henson advises. | ||||
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Classic & Sports Car January 2002 pg 82 |
82 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2002 | |||
| Jaguar Saloons - Luxury and power: playing the regeneration game from MK2 to XJ6. | ||||
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