SERIES 2

Production years: 1973 - 1979

1973 brought about the XJ Series 2 models with the need to amend the design primarily for safety regulations in the USA. Front bumpers were raised which meant changing the radiator grille and lighting. Side impact bars were fitted to the doors and the bulkhead was sealed off from the cabin area. A new dashboard and other trim changes saw the range also expand with another new engine configuration 3.4 litres plus the 4.2 and 5.3 litre engines, plus Jaguar and Daimler models, long and short wheelbases, Vanden Plas and even a beautifully styled two-door pillarless coupe models.

MODEL SUMMARY

MODEL TYPE

PRODUCTION DATES

ENGINE RANGE:

0 - 60 MPH:

TOP SPEED:

XJ Saloons

1973 - 1979

3.4 Litre Series Saloon

3.4 Litre Series Saloon - 10.9 seconds

3.4 Litre Series Saloon - 117 mph

4.2 Litre Series 2 Saloon

4.2 Litre Series 2 Saloon - 8.9 seconds

4.2 Litre Series 2 Saloon - 125 mph

5.3 Litre Series 2 Saloon

5.3 Litre Series 2 Saloon - 7.8 seconds (Note All these specs are for Fuel Injected models)

5.3 Litre Series 2 Saloon - 147 mph

Series 2 Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

3.4 Litre Series Saloon

4.2 Litre Series 2 Saloon

5.3 Litre Series 2 Saloon

Engine (cc)

3442

4235

5343

Bore and Stroke (mm)

83 x 86

92.7 x 106

90 x 70

Compression Ratio

8.8:1

8:1 (7:1/9:1 optional)

9:1

BHP

161

170

285

@RPM

5000

4500

5750

Torque (lb ft)

189

231

294

@RPM

3500

3500

3500

Fuellling

2x SU carbs

2x SU carbs

4x Stromberg carbs, later fuel-injection

Engine Performance

3.4 Litre Series Saloon

4.2 Litre Series 2 Saloon

5.3 Litre Series 2 Saloon

Top Speed

117 mph

125 mph

147 mph

0 - 60 mph

10.9 seconds

8.9 seconds

7.8 seconds (Note All these specs are for Fuel Injected models)

Fuel Consumption

16.7 mpg

15 mpg

13.2 mpg

model Specifications

3.4 Litre Series Saloon

4.2 Litre Series 2 Saloon

5.3 Litre Series 2 Saloon

Transmission

4-speed all synchro BW 3-speed auto

4-speed all synchro BW 3-speed auto

BW 3-speed auto Later GM 3-speed auto

Wheel Size (in)

15, steel/chrome

15, steel/chrome

15, steel/chrome

Suspension (Front)

Ind semi-trailing wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ind semi-trailing wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ind semi-trailing wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Suspension (Rear)

Ind lower wishbones/upper driveshaft link, radius arms, coil springs

Ind lower wishbones/upper driveshaft link, radius arms, coil springs

Ind lower wishbones/upper driveshaft link, radius arms, coil springs

Brakes

4-wheel disc, rear inboard

4-wheel disc, rear inboard

4-wheel disc, rear inboard

Model Dimensions

3.4 Litre Series Saloon

4.2 Litre Series 2 Saloon

5.3 Litre Series 2 Saloon

Length (in)

189.5 (194.75 long-wheelbase)

189.5 (194.75 long-wheelbase)

189.5 (194.75 long-wheelbase)

Width (in)

69.25

69.25

69.25

Height (in)

54

54

54

Wheelbase (in)

108.75 (112.75 long-wheelbase)

108.75 (112.75 long-wheelbase)

108.75 (112.75 long-wheelbase)

Front Track (in)

58

58

58

Rear Track (in)

58.5

58.5

58.5

Weight (Cwt)

32

33 (34 long-wheelbase)

35 (36 long-wheelbase)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

All Models

  • Flush fitting fog/spot lights (standard on Vanden Plas)
  • Laminated windscreen (standard on Vanden Plas)
  • Sundym tinted glass (standard on Vanden Plas)
  • Front seat headrests (from 1969) (standard on Vanden Plas)
  • Witter tow bar

2.8 Litre Series 1 Saloon

  • Heated rear screen
  • Overdrive for manual geabox
  • Automatic transmission
  • Power-assisted steering
  • Electrically operated windows
  • Front seat belts, or front and rear
  • Two choices of radio equipment
  • Chrome wheel rimbellishers
  • Wing mirrors
  • Mud flaps (de luxe saloons)

4.2 Litre Series 1 Saloon

  • Heated rear screen (standard from 1972)
  • Overdrive for manual geabox
  • Automatic transmission
  • Electrically operated windows
  • Air-conditioning
  • Front seat belts, front and/or rear
  • Two choice of radio equipment or radio/cassette or cartridge unit
  • Philips radio/cassette and recorder with microphone
  • Electrically operated radio aerial
  • Wing mirrors
  • Mud flaps

5.3 Litre Series 1 Saloon

  • Air conditions (standard on Vanden Plas)
  • Front seat belts (standard on Vanden Plas) and/or rear
  • Two choice of radio equipment or radio/cassette or cartridge unit (standard on Vanden Plas)
  • Philips radio/cassette and recorder with microphone
  • Electrically operated radio aerial
  • Chrome-plated ventilated steel wheels
  • Wing mirrors (not Vanden Plas)
  • Passenger-side remote door mirror (Vanden Plas only)
  • Mud flaps

Chassis Numbers

Model

Driver Side

Chassis No. Commenced

Number made

Jaguar XJ6 2.8

RHD

1G1001

13301

Jaguar XJ6 2.8

LHD

1G50001

6125

Jaguar XJ6 4.2

RHD

1L1001

33467

Jaguar XJ6 4.2

LHD

1L50001

25505

Jaguar XJ6L 4.2

RHD

2E1001

583

Jaguar XJ6L 4.2

LHD

2E50001

1

Jaguar XJ12

RHD

1P1001

720

Jaguar XJ12

LHD

1P50001

1762

Jaguar XJ12L

RHD

2C1001

750

Jaguar XJ12L

LHD

2C50001

3

Daimler Double Six

RHD

2A1001

Daimler Double Six

LHD

2A50001

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