1972 Jaguar XJ12L specifications

1972 Jaguar XJ12L data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2865 mm 112.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1488 mm 58.6 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 1870 kg 4123 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 V 12
Capacity 5.3 litre
5344 cc
(326.111 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 70 mm
3.54 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
408 Nm (301 ft·lb) (41.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.9 kW/litre
47.4 ps/litre
46.8 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.35 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium heads and aluminium-alloy block
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 4 St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 959.4 kPa (139.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445.33 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
135.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
99.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
133.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.03 kg/kW
16.76 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 205/70 VR 15
Tyres rear 205/70 VR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2890 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID58003
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Jaguar XJ12L added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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