Jaguar XJ 12 5.3 Automatic

XJ 12

Jaguar XJ 12 5.3 Automatic

The XJ6, using the 2.8-litre (2,792 cc (170.4 cu in)) and 4.2-litre (4,235 cc (258.4 cu in)) 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. Apart from the engines, the front and rear suspensions carried over from previous models as well: the widest version of Jaguar's IRS unit from the Mark X, and the subframe-mounted independent front suspension first seen in the 1955 Mark 1, with new anti-dive geometry.

General Data

Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Sub Model
12 5.3 Automatic
Model Code
Series 1
Production Year(s)
1968 - 1973
Country of origin
United Kingdom

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length CM
481.3
Length in
189.49
Width CM
176.8
Width in
69.61
Height CM
134.1
Height in
52.80
Wheelbase CM
276.4
Wheelbase in
108.82
Curb Weight KG
1760
Curb Weight LBS
3880

Engine

Engine Type
V
Cylinders
12
Engine Displacement (cc)
5343
Engine Displacement (cui)
326
Engine (l)
5.3
Engine HP
265
Engine PS
269
Engine KW
198
@RPM
6000
Engine Max Torque (NM)
408
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
301
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
41.60
Engine Max Torque RPM
3500
Fueltype
Gasoline

Transmission

Transmission Type
Automatic
Number of gears
3

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
90

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
225
Top Speed MP/H
140
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
8.4

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Disk
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
205/70R15VR

Credit Photography and text

Photography
Joop Stolze Classic Cars
Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Last modified
24/01/2023

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