1976 Jaguar XJ-6

The XJ-6 is a passenger car from Jaguar, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style. Its 4.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder that develops 180 bhp (183 PS/134 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 315 N·m (232 lb·ft/32.1 kgm) at 3000 rpm. A 4 speed manual with overdrive gearbox delivers the power to the driven wheels. Stated kerb weight is 1786 kg.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4947 mm
Weight
1786 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
183 PS / 180 bhp / 134 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
315 Nm / 232 ft.lb / 32.1 kgm @ 3000 rpm

1976 Jaguar XJ-6 specifications

1976 Jaguar XJ-6 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2864 mm	112.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1473 mm	58 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1486 mm	58.5 inches
Length	4947 mm	194.8 inches
Width	1772 mm	69.8 inches
Height	1372 mm	54 inches
Ground clearance	178 mm	7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	1786 kg	3937 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	90.9 litres	20 [24] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	4.2 litre 4235 cc (258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92.08 × 106 mm 3.63 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.87
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	183 PS (180 bhp) (134 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	315 Nm (232 ft·lb) (32.1 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	31.7 kW/litre 43.1 ps/litre 42.5 bhp/litre 0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	74.38 Nm/litre 0.9 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	934.7 kPa (135.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	705.83 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 102.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 75.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 100.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 13.31 kg/kW 22.23 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	I.TvA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	2890 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.78
Final drive ratio	3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID	28281
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	31.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1976 Jaguar XJ-6 added before December 1995. Last modified 2022-12-26.