When did the Jaguar xj-40 replace the XJ12?
Pininfarina raised the roof of the rear and smoothed out the rear fender line. Quality control finally improved for 1982, when the excellent HE V-12 was introduced; before that it bordered on sabotage. The XJ-40 replaced the XJ6 for 1987, while the XJ12 soldiered on until 1991.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
Air conditioning was standard, but no manual gearbox was offered. Jaguar raised the XJ6 and XJ12 front bumpers to meet U.S. regulations in the 1974 Series II, and fuel-injection replaced the V-12’s four carburetors, pumping the engine from 244 hp to 285 hp in 1975. The XJ6 was fuel-injected from 1978 and both were LWB-only from 1974.
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Pininfarina raised the roof of the rear and smoothed out the rear fender line. Quality control finally improved for 1982, when the excellent HE V-12 was introduced; before that it bordered on sabotage. The XJ-40 replaced the XJ6 for 1987, while the XJ12 soldiered on until 1991.
Models covered Jaguar XJ6 models with 3.2 litre (3239 cc), 3.6 litre (3590 cc) & 4.0 litre (3980 cc) six-cylinder in-line dohc petrol engines and automatic transmission
What kind of car is a 1969 Jaguar XJ?
The XJ Series includes the classic XJ Sedans (1969 to 1987 XJ6, XJ6C, XJ6L, XJ12, XJ12C, XJ12L) and all XJS (XJS, XJS HE and XJSC) models. To help you find the information most important to YOU, we organized this information into a FAQ.
Where is the transmission on a Jaguar XJ6?
Transmissions are a four-speed automatic equipped with a lock-up torque converter. The transmission is mounted to the back of the engine, and power is transmitted to the fully independent rear axle through a two-piece propshaft.
What kind of engine does the Jaguar XJ12 have?
Compounding problems, the Series I XJ12 which followed—23,564 were sold from 1973–91—used the 5.3-liter V-12 engine found in the Series III E-type. Air conditioning was standard, but no manual gearbox was offered.
Is there a left hand drive Jaguar XJ12?
All are R12 and must be converted to R134, unless you want to buy expensive Freon. No left-hand-drive four-speed cars were sold in the U.S. (partly because there’s nowhere to put your clutch foot—the wheel arch intrudes), and automatic transmissions are pretty dismal.
Why are Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12 not worth more?
The V-12 is more difficult to maintain, and overheating issues were exacerbated by catalytic converters raising under-hood temperatures to crematorium levels. Rubber fuel hoses in the V never stood a chance. Ray Nierlich is a lifetime Jaguar expert, and has been Dr. Jaguar in Newport Beach for 25 years.
How big is the engine in a Jaguar XJ12?
Admittedly the 5.4-litre 60-deg. V12 is a thirsty engine but those who are forming long queues for this fine new car are unlikely to worry about petrol bills, which the low purchase price of the XJ12 does to some extent offset. The steel body shell is that of the well established XJ6 Jaguar.
All are R12 and must be converted to R134, unless you want to buy expensive Freon. No left-hand-drive four-speed cars were sold in the U.S. (partly because there’s nowhere to put your clutch foot—the wheel arch intrudes), and automatic transmissions are pretty dismal.
What kind of Windows does a Jaguar XJ12 have?
The electric windows work quickly and quietly, but only if the ignition-key is used. A Triplex Hotline rear window is standardised and the test car had four Lucas headlamps and Kangol reel-type safety belts. The performance of this XJ12 Jaguar is quite exceptional.