General Data

Jaguar XJ6 — General Data

From the Jaguar XJ6 Service and Repair Manual (Haynes 3261), covering 3.2, 3.6, and 4.0 litre models with automatic transmission.


Engine

Type Six-cylinder in-line DOHC petrol, electronic fuel injection
Cylinder Numbers (front to rear) 1-2-3-4-5-6
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore 91.0 mm (3.583 in.)

Displacement and Stroke by Engine

Engine Displacement Stroke
3.2 Litre 3,239 cc 83.0 mm (3.268 in.)
3.6 Litre 3,590 cc 92.0 mm (3.622 in.)
4.0 Litre 3,980 cc 102.0 mm (4.016 in.)

Valve Train

Valve Clearances 0.30 to 0.36 mm (0.012 to 0.014 in.)
Camshaft Journal Diameter 26.9370 to 26.9494 mm (1.0605 to 1.0610 in.)
Camshaft Bearing Oil Clearance 0.037 to 0.063 mm (0.0014 to 0.0024 in.)
Valve Lifter Diameter 33.34 to 33.35 mm (1.3126 to 1.3130 in.)

Ignition

Spark Plugs (3.2 litre) Champion RC12YCC
Spark Plugs (3.6 and 4.0 litre) Champion RC9YCC
Electrode Gap 0.9 mm
Distributor Rotation Clockwise

Transmission

Type Four-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter
Fluid Type Dexron Type II ATF

Brakes

System Power-assisted ABS with four-wheel disc brakes
Front Pad Minimum Thickness Refer to manufacturer specification
Rear Pad Minimum Thickness Refer to manufacturer specification

Steering

Type Power rack-and-pinion

Capacities

Engine Oil (including filter) 8.0 litres
Cooling System (from dry) 12.8 litres
Cooling System (drain and refill) 9.2 litres
Automatic Transmission — 3.2 litre (from dry) 7.4 litres
Automatic Transmission — 3.6 / 4.0 litre (from dry) 8.0 litres
Automatic Transmission (drain and refill) 3.0 litres
Differential 2.1 litres

Dimensions and Weights

Overall Length 4,988 mm (196.4 in.)
Overall Width (including mirrors) 2,015 mm (79.3 in.)
Overall Height (unladen) 1,358 mm (53.5 in.)
Wheelbase 2,870 mm (113.0 in.)
Kerb Weight 1,770 kg (3,902 lbs)
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight 2,190 kg (4,828 lbs)
Maximum Towing Weight (braked) 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs)
Maximum Towing Weight (unbraked) 750 kg (1,654 lbs)
Maximum Roof Rack Load 100 kg (220 lbs)
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