These are standard specifications for the 1972 Jaguar XJ6, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Integral steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1973 |
| Price : | $7,680 |
| Weight : | 3530 lbs | 1601.181 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 15.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 10.7 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 120 mph | 193.08 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4235 cc | 258.4 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 186 BHP (136.896 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1972 : | 5,143 |
| Mark 1 Series I XJ6 Production (1968-1973) : | 14,885 |
| 1972 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.6 in | 4816 mm. |
| Width : | 69.8 in | 1772 mm. |
| Height : | 52.9 in | 1344 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.9 in | 2766 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones, lower trailing links, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent with lower wishbones, trailing lower radius arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 195x15 |
Recall
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V316000 |
| Notes | BRITISH LEYLAND CAMPAIGN NO A210.POSSIBILITY THAT TAPERED PLUG LOCKING THEPOWER STEERING RACK TUBE TO PINION HOUSING IS INSUFFICIENTLY ENGAGED.IFCONDITION EXISTS, RACK TUBE COULD ROTATE SLIGHTLY WITHIN HOUSING AND CAUSE,UNDER SEVERE SUSPENSION MOVEMENT, BUMP STEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING COMPLETE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WHERE NECESSARY). |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Jaguar XJ6?
Q: How fast is the 1972 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 has a wheelbase size of 108.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 has a length of 189.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 has a width of 69.75 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Jaguar XJ6 cost when new?A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 had a base price of approximately $7,680 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 was a Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1972 Jaguar XJ6 have? A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 had 195x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1972? A: Jaguar produced 5,143 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many Mark 1 Series I XJ6 were produced? A: Jaguar produced 14,885 examples of the Mark 1 Series I XJ6 from 1968 to 1973.Q: What engine did the 1972 Jaguar XJ6 have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Jaguar XJ6 was a Inline 6 (4235 cc | 258.4 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 186 BHP (136.896 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1972 Jaguar XJ6 have? A: The 1972 Jaguar XJ6 had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.