1974 Jaguar XJ-6C specifications

1974 Jaguar XJ-6C data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2762 mm 108.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4845 mm 190.7 inches
Width 1772 mm 69.8 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1764 kg 3889 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
103.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.14 kg/kW
21.95 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension I.TvA.CS.
Wheel size front 6JK x 15
Wheel size rear 6JK x 15
Tyres front E70 VR 15
Tyres rear E70 VR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 284 mm
Rear brake diameter 264 mm
Braked area 2890 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.78
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID28303
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 Jaguar XJ-6C added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.
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