1971 Jaguar XJ-6 specifications

1971 Jaguar XJ-6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2769 mm 109 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1480 mm 58.3 inches
Length 4813 mm 189.5 inches
Width 1772 mm 69.8 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1680 kg 3704 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 104.6 litres 23 [27.6] 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
(Gross)
248 PS (245 bhp) (183 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
384 Nm (283 ft·lb) (39.2 kgm)
at 3750 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
43.1 kW/litre
58.7 ps/litre
57.9 bhp/litre
0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
90.67 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1139.4 kPa (165.3 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
147.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
108.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
145.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.2 kg/kW
15.36 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.300
Turning circle 11.00 m
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 2813 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID58597
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Jaguar XJ-6 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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