These are standard specifications for the 1977 Jaguar XJ6, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Borg-Warner
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 : | $15,000-$15,750 |
| Weight : | 4025 lbs | 1825.709 kg |
| MPG City : | 13 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 115 mph | 185.035 km/h |
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 Borg-Warner
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1977 : | 4,349 |
| Total 1977 XJ6 production : | 12,791 |
| 1977 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,835 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 10,956 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V174000 |
| Summary | IF THE TRANSMISSION IS OVERFILLED, THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERSPILL ARISES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE NEWLY INSTALLED TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY SPILL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIPSTICK AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRERESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. |
| 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 | 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
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Jaguar XJ6?
Q: How fast is the 1977 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1977 Jaguar XJ6 has a top speed of 115 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1977 Jaguar XJ6 has a wheelbase size of 108.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1977 Jaguar XJ6 has a length of 196.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1977 Jaguar XJ6 has a width of 69.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Jaguar XJ6 cost when new?A: The 1977 Jaguar XJ6 cost approximately $15,000 to $15,750 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Jaguar XJ6? A: The 1977 Jaguar XJ6 was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1977? A: Jaguar produced 4,349 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many 1977 XJ6s were produced? A: Jaguar produced 12,791 examples of the XJ6 in 1977.Q: What engine did the 1977 Jaguar XJ6 have? A: The engine powering the 1977 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 1977 Jaguar XJ6 have? A: The 1977 Jaguar XJ6 had a 3 speed Automatic Borg-Warner gearbox.