These are standard specifications for the 1976 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 : | 1973 - 1979 |
| Price : | $14,100-$14,850 |
| Weight : | 4030 lbs | 1827.977 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 11.9 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 18.2 seconds |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4235 cc | 258.4 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 4750 RPM |
| Torque : | 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 Zenith-Stromberg 175CD2SE carburetors | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1976 : | 7,382 |
| 1976 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,659 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 15,440 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V007000 |
| Notes | JAGUAR CAMPAIGN NO 76/Z/1.TWO AND FOUR DOOR SEDANS.POSSIBILITY THAT THEFUEL PUMP NON-RETURN VALVES DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, WHICH ALLOWS FUELSYPHONING FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER, CREATING A POSSIBLE OVERFLOW CONDITION FROMTHE CARBON CANNISTER.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS VEHICLE FAILS TO COMPLY WITHFMVSS 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING TWONEW IMPROVED NON-RETURN VALVE IN FUEL SYSTEM). |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V083000 |
| Summary | THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MANIFOLD CORE PLUGS MAY BECOME DISPLACED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE VACUUM AND SUBSEQUENT STALLING. THIS WOULD PRODUCE IMMEDIATE ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ASSIST. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED CORE PLUG DEVICE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST PLUGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWERSTEERING ASSIST COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V128000 |
| Notes | BRITISH LEYLAD CAMPAIGN NO A218.VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTORVEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 105.SPECIFICALLY, VEHICLES ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH ACHECK FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF ANADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS TO PROVIDE REQUIRED CHECK OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING ADDITIONAL WIRING TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD NO.105).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V011000 |
| Summary | THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP DUE TO ITS POSITION IN THE ENGINE BAY. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP. PUMPS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED ON CERATIN VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WASHER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE WASHER MOTOR (PARTICULARLY WHEN THEWINDSHIELD BECOMES OBSCURED DUE TO DIRT OR OTHER FOREIGN MATTER) WILL INTERFEREWITH DRIVER VISIBILITY. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Jaguar XJ6?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1976 Jaguar XJ6 has wheelbase sizes of 108.80 and 112.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1976 Jaguar XJ6 has lengths of 194.80 and 200.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Jaguar XJ6 cost when new?A: The 1976 Jaguar XJ6 cost approximately $14,100 to $14,850 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1976 Jaguar XJ6 was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1976? A: Jaguar produced 7,382 automobiles in 1976.Q: What engine did the 1976 Jaguar XJ6 have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Jaguar XJ6 was a Inline 6 (4235 cc | 258.4 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 4750 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1976 Jaguar XJ6 have? A: The 1976 Jaguar XJ6 had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.