Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Litre, 1982 information

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The Jaguar XJ was presented in the year 1968 as Jaguar XJ 6 (series 1).The Jaguar XJ is still being manufactured - in multiple evolved shape -; a true evergreen... nowadays series 5 is actual.
The Jaguar XJ combines the qualities of a sports car and a limousine in one car. The XJ has excellent road holding capabilities, is very fast and powerful, is very comfortable and last but not least very silent. All these characteristics are united in the most timeless and delightful sporty limousine design Jaguar has ever drawn.
The Jaguar XJ was also manufactured as Daimler Sovereign. The Daimler was meant to be less sporty and more a luxury limousine for buyers who appreciated sheer comfort.

The series 1 was built between 1968 and 1972, series 2 between 1973 and 1979. Series 3 was built between 1979 and 1986.

Technical data

6 cylinder engine (DOHC)
cylinder capacity: 4235 cc.

capacity: 220 SAE bhp. at 5000 rpm.
torque: 314 Nm at 3000 rpm.
top-speed: 200 km/h.
gearbox: 5-speed, manual
weight: 1730 kg.

Information

Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Litre series 3, year 1982. Colour silver metallic. Blue leather interior and grey carpet.The Jaguar features a manual 5-speed gearbox, air conditioning, wooden MotoLita steering wheel, fog lamps at front and the beautiful optional original 'Pepperpot' wheels.


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