Is the AJ6 engine a fundermental weakness?
The AJ6 engine is a very tough unit with no real fundermental weaknesses. The block was orginally designed with a diesel in mind so is very stiff, the whole bottom end stands up well to intergalactic mileages (with appropriate servicing) so doesn’t really need improvement.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar AJ6 have?
The AJ6 was only the third engine ever designed by the company. The AJ16 was replaced in 1996 with the Jaguar developed Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. Jaguar had considered cutting the V12 in half to build a V6, or possibly a V8, but chose instead to develop a new inline-6. The cylinders are inclined, as in a slant-6, by 22 degrees.
Which is more powerful an AJ6 or a straight six?
The American’s have a saying, “there ain’t no replacement for displacement”. Obviously with all things being equal a larger capacity engine will be more powerful than a smaller one. The straight six AJ6 engine comes in four flavours, 2.9, 3.2, 3.6, and 4.0 litre.
What’s the rev limit on a JAG V12?
The V12 in 5.3 form is fantastic on the race track with a 6500rpm rev limit and over 300bhp readily available, although the standard cooling system is dire.
The AJ6 engine is a very tough unit with no real fundermental weaknesses. The block was orginally designed with a diesel in mind so is very stiff, the whole bottom end stands up well to intergalactic mileages (with appropriate servicing) so doesn’t really need improvement.
The American’s have a saying, “there ain’t no replacement for displacement”. Obviously with all things being equal a larger capacity engine will be more powerful than a smaller one. The straight six AJ6 engine comes in four flavours, 2.9, 3.2, 3.6, and 4.0 litre.
What kind of suspension does the XJ40 have?
The XJ40 has great suspension technology which lead to the car being highly praised for it’s magic carpet ride and good handling. At the front independent double wishbones are employed with an anti-roll bar, and the coil springs isolated from the body by a foam filled subframe.
The AJ6 was only the third engine ever designed by the company. The AJ16 was replaced in 1996 with the Jaguar developed Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. Jaguar had considered cutting the V12 in half to build a V6, or possibly a V8, but chose instead to develop a new inline-6. The cylinders are inclined, as in a slant-6, by 22 degrees.
When did the Jaguar AJ16 evolution come out?
It was only the third all-new engine ever designed by the company. The AJ16 evolution was replaced in 1996 with the Jaguar developed AJ-V8 engine . Jaguar had considered cutting their existing V12 in half to build a V6, or possibly a V8, but chose instead to develop a new inline six. The cylinders are inclined, as in a slant-6, by 22 degrees.
The XJ40 has great suspension technology which lead to the car being highly praised for it’s magic carpet ride and good handling. At the front independent double wishbones are employed with an anti-roll bar, and the coil springs isolated from the body by a foam filled subframe.