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The Jaguar XJ is a luxury saloon sold under the British Jaguar luxury marque. The XJ was launched in 1968 and has served as the Jaguar flagship model for most of its production span which continues through to today. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have had the input of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 430 pixelsFull resolution (2248 × 1208 pixel, file size: 235 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
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Sir William Lyons (born 1901, died 1985) was a British automobile designer and the founder of the Jaguar car company. ...
Mark 1 - Series 1, 2 and 3 (1968–1992)
Series 1 (1968–1973) The XJ6, using 2.8 L (2790 cc/170 in³) and 4.2 L (4235 cc/258 in³) straight-six cylinder versions of Jaguar's renowned XK engine, replaced most of Jaguar's saloons – which, in the 1960s, had expanded to four separate ranges. An upmarket version was marketed under the Daimler brand and called the Daimler Sovereign, continuing the name from the Daimler version of the 420. The "XJ" designation was from the car's code name during development, standing for Experimental Jaguar. For other uses, see Coventry (disambiguation). ...
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Nickname: Motto: Spes Bona (Latin for Good Hope) Location of the City of Cape Town in Western Cape Province Coordinates: , Country Province Municipality City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Founded 1652 Government [1] - Type City council - Mayor Helen Zille - City manager Achmat Ebrahim Area - Total 2,499 km² (964. ...
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The Jaguar S-Type saloon was a model of automobile built by British manufacturer Jaguar. ...
The Jaguar Mark X (pronounced Jaguar mark ten) was the largest saloon car built by the British manufacturer Jaguar, and was originally aimed at the United States market. ...
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguars V12 was one of the premiere powerplants of the 1970s and 1980s. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
Daimler (pronounced Dame-ler) has, since 1896, been the motor car marque of the British Daimler Motor Company, based in Coventry. ...
The Jaguar S-Type saloon was a model of automobile built by British manufacturer Jaguar. ...
The car was introduced in September 1968. Power assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L 'De Luxe' and 4.2 L models and air conditioning was offered as an optional extra on the 4.2 L. Daimler versions were launched in October 1969, in a series of television advertisements featuring Sir William. In these spots, he referred to the car as "the finest Jaguar ever". In 1972 the option of a long wheel base version, providing a modest increase in leg room for passengers in the back, became available.
The XJ12 version, featuring simplified grill treatment, and powered by a 5.3 L V12 engine (coupled to a Borg Warner Model 12), was launched, also in 1972: 3,235 of these first generation XJ12s were built. Again, an upmarket version, this time called the Daimler Double-Six, was available, reviving the Daimler model name of 1926-1938. Daimler (pronounced Dame-ler) has, since 1896, been the motor car marque of the British Daimler Motor Company, based in Coventry. ...
| Total production figures for the Series 1 | | Model | Production | | Jaguar XJ6 2.8 swb | 19322 | | Jaguar XJ6 4.2 swb | 59077 | | Jaguar XJ6 4.2 lwb | 874 | | Jaguar XJ12 swb | 2474 | | Jaguar XJ12 lwb | 754 | | Daimler Sovereign 2.8 | 3233 | | Daimler Sovereign 4.2 swb | 11522 | | Daimler Sovereign 4.2 lwb | 386 | | Daimler Double Six swb | 534 | | Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas | 351 | | Total Production for Series 1 | 98527 |
Series 2 (1973–1979) Normally known simply as the "Series II" (pronounced Series 2), the XJ line was facelifted for 1973. A 3.4 L (3442 cc/210 in³) version of the XK engine was available from 1975. Image File history File links XJ6_S2_1980. ...
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Nickname: Motto: Spes Bona (Latin for Good Hope) Location of the City of Cape Town in Western Cape Province Coordinates: , Country Province Municipality City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Founded 1652 Government [1] - Type City council - Mayor Helen Zille - City manager Achmat Ebrahim Area - Total 2,499 km² (964. ...
Nelson may refer to: [edit] People with the Given Name Nelson Nelson Mandela, South African politician and activist Nelson Muntz, fictional cartoon character on The Simpsons Nelson Piquet, Brazilian racing driver Nelson Rockefeller, American politician Nelson Sale Kilifa, Solomon Islands footballer [edit] Places Nelson, British Columbia, Canada Nelson, Georgia, USA...
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguars V12 was one of the premiere powerplants of the 1970s and 1980s. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
The XJ12 (and Daimler Double-Six) version, with a 5.3 L V12 engine, was again part of the line-up, along with long-wheelbase models and the XJ-C coupé, now considered a collector's item due to its rarity. Colombo Type 125 Testa Rossa engine in a 1961 Ferrari 250TR Spyder V-12 engine simplified cross-section V12 redirects here. ...
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These Series II models were known for their poor build quality, which was attributed to Jaguar being part of the British Leyland group, as well as to problems inherent in the design of certain Lucas-sourced components.[citation needed] The British Leyland Motor Corporation (often abbreviated to simply BL), was a Britain in 1968. ...
Lucas Automotive was a famous manufacturer of automotive components for the motor industry. ...
Visually, apart from the longer wheelbase and available "XJ12" badge, the Series II cars are differentiated by a smaller grille. 91,227 were produced, 14,226 of them with the V12 engine.
Though worldwide production of the Series II ended in 1979, a number were produced in Cape Town, South Africa until 1981. Nickname: Motto: Spes Bona (Latin for Good Hope) Location of the City of Cape Town in Western Cape Province Coordinates: , Country Province Municipality City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Founded 1652 Government [1] - Type City council - Mayor Helen Zille - City manager Achmat Ebrahim Area - Total 2,499 km² (964. ...
XJ Coupé An 8,378-car run of 2-door XJ coupés with a pillarless hardtop body called the XJ-C was built between 1975 and 1978. The coupé was based on the short wheelbase version of the XJ. The coupé's elongated doors were made out of a lengthened standard XJ front door (the weld seams are clearly visible under the interior panels where two front door shells were grafted together with a single outer skin). A few XJ-Cs were modified by Avon into convertibles with a retractable canvas top, but this was not a factory product. Both six and twelve-cylinder models were offered, 6,505 of the former and 1,873 of the latter. Jaguar had intended to introduce the car as early as 1973, but problems with window sealing delayed production. Even with the delay, these cars suffered from water leaks and wind noise. The delayed introduction, the labour-intensive work required by the modified saloon body, the higher price than the four door car, and the early demise promulgated by the new XJ-S, all ensured a small production run. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 447 pixelsFull resolution (1504 × 840 pixel, file size: 314 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguars V12 was one of the premiere powerplants of the 1970s and 1980s. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
The Peugeot 406 Coupé, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupé Rover P5 Coupe, a traditional four-door coupé Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupé Gala-Coupé of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coup...
A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ...
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All coupes came with a vinyl roof as standard. It has been speculated that this is due to the rough welds around the windows of the roof, however many owners have removed these roofs and found no such rough welds.[citation needed] Other explanations point out that all V12 Jaguars received vinyl roofs at this time to signify the introduction of fuel injection, but this doesn't explain the vinyl roof on the 6 cylinder cars. Today many XJ-Cs no longer have their vinyl roof, also removing the threat of roof rust. Vinyl roof refers to a vinyl covering for an automobiles top. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
A small number of Daimler versions of the XJ-C were made. Daimler (pronounced Dame-ler) has, since 1896, been the motor car marque of the British Daimler Motor Company, based in Coventry. ...
Series 3 (1979–1992) In late 1979 the XJ was facelifted again, and was known as the "Series III" (pronounced Series 3). The long-wheelbase version of the car incorporated a subtle redesign by Pininfarina, externally the most obvious changes over the SII were thicker, more incorporated rubber bumpers with decorative chrome only on the top edge, flush door handles for increased safety, 1 piece front door glass without a separate 1/4 light, the grille had only vertical vaines, the reverse lights moved from the boot plynth to the larger rear light clusters and a revised roofline with shallower glass area. There were three engine variants including the 5.3L V12, the 4.2L straight 6 and 3.4L straight 6. The larger 6-cylinder, and V12 models incorporated Bosch fuel injection (made under license by Lucas) while the smaller 6-cylinder made do with carburetors. The smaller 3.4L 6-cylinder engine was not offered in the U.S. The short wheelbase saloon and coupé had been dropped during the final years of the Series II XJ. The introduction of the Series III model also saw the option of a sunroof and cruise control for the first time on an XJ model. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 493 pixelsFull resolution (2504 × 1544 pixel, file size: 348 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
For other uses, see Coventry (disambiguation). ...
For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguar XK6 engine in a 1955 Jaguar XKD XK6 engine in an XK150 The famed Jaguar XK engine was introduced in 1949 and produced until 1994. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguars V12 was one of the premiere powerplants of the 1970s and 1980s. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
Pininfarina logo. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
Bosch is the colloquial short name for the German company Robert Bosch GmbH, as well as the last name of: Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516) - Dutch painter Robert Bosch (1861-1942) - German industrialist Carl Bosch (1874-1940) - German chemist and engineer Juan Bosch (1909-2001) - Dominican politician and writer Orlando Bosch...
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The 1979 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ6 3.4 & 4.2, XJ12 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2, Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2, Daimler Double-Six 5.3 and Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3.
In 1981 the 5.3 V12 models received the new Michael May designed 'fireball' high compression cylinder head engines and were badged from this time onwards to 1983 as HE (High efficiency) models. Also in 1981 a top spec Vanden Plas model was introduced for the US market, a model designation still used today for the top-level XJ saloon in the US.
In 1982 the interior of the XJ underwent a minor update. A trip computer appeared for the first time and was fitted as standard on V12 models. A new and much sought-after alloy wheel featuring numerous distinctive circular holes was also introduced, commonly known as the "pepperpot" wheel.
In 1983 the Sovereign name was transferred from Daimler to a new top spec Jaguar model, the Jaguar Sovereign. The Vanden Plas name was also dropped at this time in the UK market, as the designation was used on top-of-the-range Rover cars in the home UK market. Daimler models became the Daimler 4.2 and Double Six and were the most luxurious XJ Series III models, being fully optioned with Vanden Plas spec interiors. Rover may refer to, A stereotyped name for a dog Rover bicycle, originating in 1885, that is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle Rover (car), a car marque, and historically a car company, Rover Ltd. ...
The 1984 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ6 3.4 & 4.2, Sovereign 4.2 & 5.3, Daimler 4.2 & Double Six 5.3.
The last Series III XJ with a six-cylinder engine was produced in 1987. Production of the Series III XJ continued until 1992 with the V12 engine. In 1992, the last 100 cars built were numbered and sold as part of a special series commemorating the end of production for Canada. These 100 cars featured the option of having a brass plaque located in the cabin. It was the original purchaser's option to have this plaque, which also gave a number to the car (such as No. 5 of 100, etc.), fitted to the glove box, to the console woodwork or not fitted at all. This brass plaque initiative did not come from Jaguar in Coventry. It was a local effort, by Jaguar Canada staff and the brass plaques were engraved locally. 132,952 Series III cars were built, 10,500 with the V12 engine.
In total between 1968 and 1992 there were around 318,000 XJ6 and XJ12 Jaguars produced, very impressive for a large executive car.
Mark 2 - XJ40, XJ81, X300, X305 and X308 (1986–1994) Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 404 pixelsFull resolution (1980 × 1000 pixel, file size: 219 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
The AJ6 (Advanced Jaguar 6-cylinder), and the similar AJ16, was an inline-6 piston engine used by Jaguar in the 1980s and 1990s. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
The AJ6 (Advanced Jaguar 6-cylinder), and the similar AJ16, was an inline-6 piston engine used by Jaguar in the 1980s and 1990s. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
The AJ6 (Advanced Jaguar 6-cylinder), and the similar AJ16, was an inline-6 piston engine used by Jaguar in the 1980s and 1990s. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
The AJ6 (Advanced Jaguar 6-cylinder), and the similar AJ16, was an inline-6 piston engine used by Jaguar in the 1980s and 1990s. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguars V12 was one of the premiere powerplants of the 1970s and 1980s. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
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The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...
A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ...
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XJ40 (1986–1994) Throughout the 1970s Jaguar had been developing "Project XJ40" which was an all-new model intended to replace the original (by now Series III) XJ6. Due to problems at British Leyland and the fuel crisis, the car was continually delayed. Proposals from Jaguar's in-house designers and Pininfarina were received. Eventually, it was decided an internal design would be carried through to production.
This car was finally released in October 1986 with (in European markets) controversial square headlamps on all but the lowest specification; these were a lingering feature from the 1970s development. The car was considered more evolutionary than revolutionary,[citation needed] and had to fight off a new competitor: the recently enlarged BMW 7 Series (E32). While the British press favoured the Jaguar, the XJ40 tended to lose comparison tests run by German publications. Only six-cylinder models were initially offered: a 2.9 L (in Europe) and a 3.6 L. The V12 (XJ12) and a long wheelbase model, including a high-roofed Daimler Majestic model (reviving the model name of 1958-1962) and destined for official use (one was used by the British prime minister), were again delayed, being launched at the very end of the XJ40's life. 1992 BMW E32 740i In 1986, BMW introduced the second generation of the 7 series, known internally as the E32. ...
Daimler (pronounced Dame-ler) has, since 1896, been the motor car marque of the British Daimler Motor Company, based in Coventry. ...
The delay in fitting the V12 engine was due to the design of the engine bay which was too narrow to allow a V formation engine, said to have been designed deliberately in that fashion as the designers feared that their parent company would insist use of an engine based on their widely-used Rover V8 engine. After Jaguar's takeover by Ford in December 1989, work began on redesigning the engine bay to accommodate the V12. Ironically, thanks to Ford, Jaguar was later to find itself back in common ownership with another part of the old Rover family: Land Rover, where they had previously been thanks to British Leyland. However, having since developed their own more modern V8, they saw the reverse happen with a version of their engine fitted to Land Rover models, from which the old Rover V8 was finally dropped. Rover V8 in a Sunbeam Tiger The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminum cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by General Motors and later re-designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom. ...
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The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...
The single cam 2.9 L straight-6 engine found in Europe was a derivative of Jaguar's legendary 6.0 L V12 HE, but it proved to be underpowered and thirsty compared to the 3.6. L Frequent timing chain failures were also a problem. The engine was later replaced with the 3.2 L, based on the durable 3.6 L, which then became the 4.0 L. The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguars V12 was one of the premiere powerplants of the 1970s and 1980s. ...
XJ40 (1989–1994) In 1989, under Ford control, the model range was revised with the deletion of the 2.9 L engine, replaced at the low end by a twin-cam 3.2 L version. The 3.6 L was upgraded to 4.0 L. The most obvious interior improvement was replacement of the often unreliable digital dashboard with conventional analogue instruments. In 1994 the XJ6 received a passenger's side airbag which meant the loss of the in-dash glove box.
In 1989 and 1990 Jaguar Cars produced a special model of the XJ40 called the Majestic. All of these had maroon exteriors with special mesh wheels where the interior of the mesh was painted the same maroon color as the exterior of the body, although the British prime minister had an armoured black ministerial Majestic. Inside there were autolux leather seats with contrasting piping along the edges. There may have only been 527 of the 1990 Majestics made. The Daimler Majestic 101 was introduced in 1958 and was in production until 1962. ...
XJ81 (1993–1994) With the design alteration of the XJ40 engine compartment finally completed, the XJ81 or XJ12 saloon reached the market in 1993 and continued until the end of the 1994 model year. The 1993 - 1994 XJ12 cars marked the introduction of the 6.0L V12 and four speed automatic transmission in the four door saloon. The new four speed automatic transmission in these cars was based on the GM 4L80E and featured an overdrive fourth gear for extended crusing comfort. The 1993 XJ12 cars that entered the United States were titled as 1994 cars. The primary differentiation between these early 1994 cars and the later 1994 cars is the presence of a in-dash glove box in the early cars that was replaced by a passenger's side airbag in the later 1994 cars. The V12 cars also had a latice or BBS style wheel and body coloured grille vanes. XJ-R versions of the XJ40 were produced; they featured upgraded suspension, engine and appearance, but lacked the supercharger of later XJRs. With numbers somewhere in the hundreds, they are quite rare and difficult to find. The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...
X300 (1995–1997) With an all-new replacement still years away, in the early 1990s Jaguar recognised the boxy 80`s lines of the XJ40 needed to be facelifted and decided a "retro" path was the way forward. This path worked as Jaguar's biggest markets, the Americans, the Germans and the Japanese all associate Jaguars with sleek, voluptuous and taut feline curves. This revamp reintroduced many styling cues of the popular original XJ series. The X300, as it was known, was based on the XJ81 chassis, designed by chief Jaguar designer Geoff Lawson and was launched as the XJ6 for the 1995 model year. Download high resolution version (816x360, 91 KB)Jaguar XJ6 (Sovereign) - 1995 model. ...
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For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
The AJ6 (Advanced Jaguar 6-cylinder), and the similar AJ16, was an inline-6 piston engine used by Jaguar in the 1980s and 1990s. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
The AJ6 (Advanced Jaguar 6-cylinder), and the similar AJ16, was an inline-6 piston engine used by Jaguar in the 1980s and 1990s. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
“Gearbox†redirects here. ...
The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...
This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Geoff Lawson (1944 – June 24, 1999) was a British car designer[1] . He was a graduate of the British Royal College of Art, London[2]. Some of his cars Jaguar XJ220[2] Jaguar XJ6[2] Jaguar XJ8[2] Jaguar XK8[2] Jaguar S-Type[2] References ^ a Business: The Company...
In addition, a 326 bhp (243 kW) supercharged version of the straight-6 was offered and badged as the XJR. This was the first supercharged Jaguar in the company's history and only the second car Jaguar ever made that used forced induction – the other being the extremely rare and expensive turbocharged Jaguar XJ220 sports car. For other meanings, see supercharger (disambiguation) A supercharger (sometimes called a blower), a positive displacement or centrifugal pump, is a gas compressor used to pump air into the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. ...
Forced induction is a term used to describe internal combustion engines that are not naturally aspirated. ...
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The Jaguar XJ220 was a supercar produced by Fords Jaguar luxury marque in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing as Jaguar Sport between 1992 and 1994. ...
The centre section (namely the doors and glass area) was shared with the original "Mark 2" (XJ40/XJ81) but the X300 saw the XJ6 revert to a traditional fluted bonnet and 4 individual headlights. The front and rear wings, bumpers and bootlid were also redesigned. The interior remained more or less the same as before. The engines were basically the same 3.2 L and 4.0 L units (engine code AJ6) found in the XJ40, but were mildly revised to further increase power and refinement (engine code AJ16). It was this generation that saw continued improvement in build quality.
1997 was the final year of production for the XJ6. Jaguar switched exclusively to an all-new V8 engine when the XJ8 (engine code AJ26) was introduced at the end of 1997 which fitted perfectly in the XJ81 chassis.
X305 (1995–1997) In September 1994, the XJ12 got the same styling revisions as the X300 XJ6. The 6.0 L Jaguar V12 engine offered 318bhp and was continued for the 1995 model year mechanically unchanged from the 1994 XJ81 car. From 1995 on, the engine used a distributorless Denso electronic management system. The XJ12 was visibly differentiated from the XJ6 not only by a badge on the boot lid, but also by a "V12" badge on each side of the central pillar. The X300 XJ12 was available in both short- and long-wheelbase forms, although in the North American market, the long-wheelbase version was only available with the 1996 model year. No 1997 MY XJ12s were sold in North America. For other uses, see Coventry (disambiguation). ...
For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
Jaguars V12 was one of the premiere powerplants of the 1970s and 1980s. ...
A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ...
“Gearbox†redirects here. ...
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X308 (1998–2002) | X308 |
 | | Also called | XJ8, Vanden Plas, XJR, Daimler | | Production | 1997-2002 | | Assembly | Coventry, England | | Body style(s) | 4-door saloon | | Engine(s) | 4.0 L AJ-V8 V8 | | Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | | Wheelbase | 113 in (2870 mm) (SWB)
117.9 in (2995 mm) (LWB) | | Length | 197.8 in (5024 mm) (SWB)
202.7 in (5149 mm) (LWB) | | Width | 70.8 in (1798 mm) | | Height | 52.7 in (1339 mm) (SWB)
53.2 in (1351 mm) (LWB) | September 1997 saw the "Mark 2" XJ revised for a final time, and this time the car (known as X308) had changed more over the X300 than the X300 had done over the XJ40. The exterior styling was mildly revised, the only real notable changes being new, shallower grille, bumpers incorporating oval front indicators & side reflectors with 1/4 chrome trims instead of the full width ones of the X300, as well as revised clear indicator rear light clusers and the fitting of modern clear lens projector headlamps. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 380 pixelsFull resolution (1559 × 741 pixel, file size: 124 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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The biggest changes lay under the bonnet and inside. An all-new, and hugely praised, V8 engine was introduced and was available in 3.2 L, 4.0 L and 4.0 L supercharged versions. The new 8-cylinder engines, built in Bridgend, Wales, not only saw the temporary end of 6-cylinder and 12-cylinder power in an XJ, but the legendary XJ6 moniker was dropped(but later re-introduced in the 2003 X350; the cars with naturally-aspirated engines were now called XJ8. The new performance figures were 290 bhp (216 kW) and 240 bhp (179 kW) for the naturally-aspirated 4.0 L and 3.2 L versions respectively and 370 bhp (276 kW) with 525 N·m (387 ft·lbf) of torque for the supercharged version.
The interior was changed greatly, featuring an all-new "oval design" dashboard (first seen in the XK) with matching door veneers. However, the basic car was now 12 years old and some now considered the limited legroom for rear passengers (except, of course, in the long-wheelbase model), which was an issue back in 1986, to now be a real Achilles' heel, especially when compared to competing models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Nonetheless, many overlooked this issue, citing the continued "Jaguarness" and "Britishness" of the new interior as a preferable place to spend time when compared to rivals, with the abundance of wood, chrome and leather that is a British luxury car trademark. However, for those who considered rear legroom to be a very real issue, there were LWB (long-wheelbase) versions available (and, at the very top of the range, the supercharged Daimler, known as the Super V8 in the UK & the Vanden Plas in the United States complete with fluted boot plynth & grille top, as well as full "autolux" leather interior trimming, extra highly figured walnut trim and rear picnic tables inside). An Achilles’ heel is a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength, actually or potentially leading to downfall. ...
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Although the new car was improved over the X300 and featured revised dynamics (including an excellent ride) along with its excellent new V8 engines (designed solely by Jaguars engineers), the basic design was now 12 years old and was launched less than a year before a new version of the traditional heavyweight of the class: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220. Although the XJ was considered by critics as still competitive in some areas in many roadtests the X308 was essentially outclassed by the new S-Class, a car which was proclaimed by critics to be the "best car in the world" at launch. However, despite the Mercedes' plaudits it is important to note that the Mark 2 XJ was the best-selling luxury car in the UK.[citation needed] Download high resolution version (2178x1402, 310 KB)1998 Jaguar XJ8 at Yate Car Show, Yate, Bristol, England. ...
Download high resolution version (2178x1402, 310 KB)1998 Jaguar XJ8 at Yate Car Show, Yate, Bristol, England. ...
The XJR-version featured an 5 speed automatic transmission W5A580 from the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 and other high power Benz models.
A limited-edition XJR called the XJR 100 was available in 2002 only. The XJR 100 came only in black (paint as well as exterior trim) with black leather interior. Features exclusive to the XJR 100 were unique alloy sport wheels, gray-stained birdseye maple trim, red badges and red stitching throughout the interior. Only 500 were produced.
The model continued until an all-new aluminium-bodied replacement (X350) was unveiled in 2002.
Mark 3 - X350 (2003–present) | X350 |  | | Also called | XJ6, XJ8, Vanden Plas, XJR, Super V8, Daimler Super Eight | | Production | 2002–present | | Assembly | Castle Vale, Birmingham, England | | Body style(s) | 4-door saloon | | Engine(s) | 3.0 L V6
3.5 L AJ-V8 V8
4.2 L AJ-V8 V8
4.2 L supercharged AJ-V8V8
2.7 L V6 Diesel | | Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic | | Wheelbase | SWB: 119.4 in (3033 mm)
LWB: 124.4 in (3160 mm) | | Length | SWB: 200.4 in (5090 mm)
LWB: 205.3 in (5215 mm) | | Width | 2004-05: 73.2 in (1859 mm)
2006-07: 83.0 in (2108 mm)
2008-present: 76.5 in (1943 mm) | | Height | SWB: 57 in (1448 mm)
LWB: 57.3 in (1455 mm) | Castle Vale is an area of the City of Birmingham, in England, originally created as an overspill housing estate in the 1960s. ...
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X350 (2003-2007) Although major revisions (through the X300 and, particularly, the X308 updates) kept the Mark 2 competitive in some areas against its rivals, the basic design dated back to 1986 which meant the car was very quickly being outclassed and losing ground to its rivals, many of which were now two generations advanced from the original competitors of the Mark 2 XJ. For example, since the model had been unveiled in 1986 (at the same time as the BMW 7 Series E32), BMW had launched Mark 3 (E38) and Mark 4 (E65) versions of its 7 Series in 1994 and 2001 respectively – all while Jaguar was still producing the Mk 2 XJ. 2001 BMW 740 iL and 1998 BMW 7 Series The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis for the 1994 through 2001 7-series of automobiles including the 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i (These models were not available in the United states and Canada), 740i and 740iL 4-Door Sedans...
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In early 2003, the all-new third generation XJ (known as X350) arrived in showrooms. While the car's exterior and interior styling were traditional in appearance, the car was completely re-engineered. The new car also saw the return of the fabled XJ6 badge, and with it 6-cylinder power, albeit in a V-configuration.
Design and engineering Like the Audi A8's, the X350's chassis and body are constructed from aluminium. While some steel is used in some places throughout the chassis, the X350 has a stressed aluminium monocoque/chassis similar in general design to a conventional steel structure, but with two differences; its underbody components are bonded together with aerospace-grade epoxy adhesives while around 3,200 self-piercing rivets are used to create the new XJ's unibody. This differs from the A8's construction which uses an aluminium spaceframe to which aluminium panels are then attached. The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury car built by the German automaker Audi to replace the V8 model as its flagship offering. ...
However, the aluminium Audi A8 weighs a comparatively high 1,830 kg (4,000 lb) (3.0 V6 TDi) compared to 1,539 kg (3,390 lb) of the (3.0 V6) XJ.
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Some of the styling features that distinguish the X350 from the previous XJ include the outer headlights, which are larger than the inner headlights, and wheels which are pushed out further towards the corners of the car (due to an increased wheelbase), both like the original Mark 1 XJ. Also, the X350 dispenses with the separate "sixthlight" rear side window of its predecessor, reverting back to two side windows with quarterlight glasses mounted in the rear doors, like the Mark 1. Moreover, beginning in 2004, changes have been made to the distinctive chrome side window frames of the XJ, where the use of chrome in the areas in between the front and back doors has been discontinued, in effect hiding the B-pillars. The curve in the rear door and rear screen resembles that of the Jaguar saloons of the 1950s and 1960s.
Engines The V8 engines remained in the new model, but were now the revised and more powerful versions found in the 2003 S-Type. The 290 bhp (216 kW) 4.0 litre and 370 bhp (276 kW) 4.0 litre supercharged engines from the X308 Mk II were replaced by the S-Type's 294 bhp (219 kW) 4.2 L and 400 bhp (298 kW) 4.2 L supercharged units respectively, while a new 3.5 V8 was also introduced for the European market. Derived from the 3.2 engine of the previous model, it produced 265 bhp (198 kW). S-Type is either: S-type asteroid Jaguar S-Type Vernacular (slang) for a business which provides internet, coffee, and phone services Category: ...
The 240 bhp (179 kW) 3.2 L V8 from the previous model was replaced by the 240 bhp (179 kW) 3.0 L V6 from the X-Type and S-Type. The V6 powers the XJ6, while the XJ8 is powered by a naturally-aspirated V8. The XJR is powered by a supercharged 4.2 L V8. The XJ6 and the XJ TDVi are the only X350 models not sold in the Americas. The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...
In 2005 Jaguar introduced the diesel-powered XJ TDVi. The XJ TDVi features the same Ford-Peugeot-developed 2.7 litre twin-turbo V6 found in the S-Type. The model produces 204 bhp (152 kW) and 321 lb·ft (435 N·m) of torque, earning it praise as the most refined diesel engine to be found in any car, anywhere, with electronically controlled engine mounts in order to minimise vibration. This article is about the fuel. ...
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Overview Despite some critics' concerns that the XJ's styling is dated, the general consensus is that the X350 is an efficient car featuring sharp and agile handling, a smooth ride and powerful engines, particularly the V8 and diesel engines.[citation needed]
The Super V8, also known as the Daimler Super Eight, is the fastest and most expensive model, with the XJR a close second. The Super V8, which debuted in the 2003 model year in the new X350 body style, was essentially a long-wheelbase, supercharged XJ8 with the more upscale Vanden Plas, or Daimler interior. Its primary competitor was the Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG. A distinctive wire mesh grille and chrome-finished side mirrors set the Super V8 and the XJR apart from the less expensive XJ saloons. In 2005, the Super V8 model was replaced by the Daimler Super Eight in all markets outside of North America. The Daimler Super Eight is essentially the same car, but with the addition of a different grille, boxwood inlays into the wood veneer and several other interior luxuries as standard. Daimler's US equivalent is no longer known as the Vanden Plas, but the Super V8. The Vanden Plas name is used on models that would be known as Sovereign elsewhere. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of large luxury flagship sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, now a division of Daimler AG. The S-Class, a product of nine lines of Mercedes-Benz models dating since the mid-1950s, is the worlds best-selling luxury flagship sedan. ...
All North American XJs come standard with a a 300 hp (224 kW) naturally aspirated engine. A 400 hp (298 kW) supercharged from 4.2 L V8 engine is optional. The valvetrain has a dual overhead cam design with four valves per cylinder. The top speed is limited electronically. For other meanings, see supercharger (disambiguation) A supercharger (sometimes called a blower), a positive displacement or centrifugal pump, is a gas compressor used to pump air into the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. ...
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In early 2005, Jaguar announced its most exclusive, powerful and expensive XJ saloon since ceasing V12 production. Called the 2006 Super V8 Portfolio, it is a limited-edition trim level of the flagship Super V8 saloon. It debuted at the New York International Auto Show in March 2005, and is the most expensive Jaguar saloon produced to date, with a base price of US$115,995. The Portfolio features added power as well as exterior and interior enhancements, including a DVD player and 7-inch screens in the rear headrests. The Super V8 Portfolio, aimed at North American markets, became available in August 2005. It is available in only two new, limited colors: Black Cherry and Winter Gold. The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in late March or early April. ...
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The Super V8 Portfolio is powered by Jaguar's supercharged 400 hp (300 kW), 4.2 L, 32-valve, AJ-V8 engine. Top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h) and the Portfolio has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of under five seconds.
X350 (2007-present) Towards the end of February 2007 Jaguar unveiled a facelifted version of the Mk 3 XJ for the 2008 model year.
Since its launch in 2002 the XJ's exterior styling has attracted much criticism from many motoring journalists who claim that the car looks old fashioned and barely more modern than its predecessor, many even citing that the 'Lyons line' had been lost in the translation from MKII into MKIII XJ, even though beneath the skin lies a highly advanced construction that has put the XJ to very near the top of its class, with only the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class being regarded as superior by most[attribution needed] road testers.[citation needed] The looks of the car have also been blamed for the model's drastically falling sales.
 2008 Jaguar XJ from the Montreal Auto Show To counter this criticism and boost sales Jaguar has given the car a mildy revised front grille, though still of a similar design to that of the pre-facelift XJ, and not the forthcoming Jaguar XF, while the new front bumper assembly features a prominent lower grille. The front lights have detail changes while the revised wing mirrors now incorporate side repeaters. The front wings on all models have been remodelled to feature side vents which were once the preserve of only the Super V8 Portfolio (and XJR Portfolio in the UK) model, while the side sills, rear bumper and tails lights have been revised. The interior has been only mildy revised, featuring resculptured front seats that give extra support to occupants, and provide additional legroom in the rear, allowing rear passengers over a metre of legroom.
These changes are not only expected to boost falling sales but to keep the current model soldiering on until an all-new replacement, the X351, arrives in 2009, though whether this car will be called the (Mk4) XJ is still open to debate.
Daimler Corsica concept
 1996 Daimler Corsica show car A single 2-door XJ convertible was built in 1996 to commemorate Daimler's centenary. The concept car, called the Daimler Corsica, is based on the Daimler Double-Six saloon and can seat four. The prototype, which lacked an engine, had all the luxury features of an XJ saloon, but a shorter wheelbase. It is painted in a now-discontinued color called "Seafrost." The Daimler Corsica was named after the 1931 Daimler Double-Six Corsica. The concept was a one-off, and was never intended for production. The car has made a limited number of appearances at car shows and events since 1996. It has most recently appeared at the Belfast Sports Car Show in January 2004. The Daimler Corsica prototype is owned by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, who have recently commissioned the work required to complete the prototype as a fully functional road-legal car. It is on display at their museum at Browns Lane in Coventry, England. The car was recently displayed at Harewood House as part of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club show. 1996 Daimler Corsica prototype Image from http://www. ...
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