Jaguar XJ6 Production Numbers
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Jaguar
XJ Production Numbers
The name of the person
who submitted these is production figures unknown so credit cannot be
given where it is due.
Also included below is a
production cronology adapted from
the book Jaguar XJ-Series (Classics in Colour) by
Martin Buckley and James Mann ISBN 1 87200 481 4 published by Windrow
& Greene Ltd.
A complete set of production numbers for all Jaguar models to 1988
in a slightly different format to these can be found on
JagWeb
courtesy of Bob Reilly.
XJ6/XJ12 Production Figures
According to the person submitting
these to the list "these production figures are those supplied by
Jaguar and should include all known cars including prototypes."
Series
I
Series
II
Series
III
Series I
Jaguar XJ6 2.8
Daimler Sovereign 2.8
In production September 1968 to May 1973.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
6,125
|
-
|
13,301
|
-
|
19,426
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
3,221
|
396
|
3,221
|
Jaguar XJ6 4.2
Daimler Sovereign 4.2
In production September 1968 to July 1973 (long wheelbase version
from October 1972).
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
25,505
|
1
|
33,467
|
583
|
59,556
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
11,522
|
396
|
11,918
|
Jaguar XJ12 5.3
Daimler Double Six
In production July 1972 to August 1973 . Note: the Daimler
total of 808 is made up of 466 Sovereign and 342 Vanden Plas.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
1,762
|
3
|
720
|
750
|
3,235
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
808
|
808
|
Series II
Jaguar XJ6 3.4
Daimler Sovereign 3.4
In production April 1975 to February 1979 (LWB only).
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
-
|
1,486
|
-
|
5,040
|
6,490
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2,347
|
2,347
|
Jaguar XJ6 4.2
Daimler Sovereign 4.2
In production September 1973 to February 1979 (long wheelbase only
from November 1974). Note: Daimler tital includes 878 Vanden
Plas.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
4,907
|
24,676
|
7,463
|
26,236
|
63,282
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
2,431
|
14,498
|
17,807
|
Jaguar XJC 4.2
Daimler XJC 4.2
Launched September 1973: in production 1975 to November 1977.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
3,899
|
-
|
2,606
|
-
|
6,505
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
1,676
|
-
|
1,676
|
Jaguar XJC 5.3
Daimler XJC 5.3
Launched September 1973: in production 1975 to November 1977.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
1,269
|
-
|
33,467
|
-
|
604
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
354
|
-
|
354
|
Jaguar XJ12 5.3
Daimler Double Six
In production September 1973 to November 1979 (LWB only).
Note: Daimler total is made up of 2,581 Sovereign and 1,711
Vanden Plas.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
-
|
10,069
|
-
|
4,157
|
14,226
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4,292
|
4,292
|
Series III
Jaguar XJ6 4.2
Daimler Sovereign 4.2
In production March 1979 to April 1987.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
27.261
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
20.490
|
Jaguar XJ6 3.4
Daimler Sovereign 3.4
In production March 1979 to April 1987.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Jaguar XJ12 5.3
Daimler Double Six
In production March 1979 to ???? (Prod figures up until Sept 90).
Notes: Daimler total is made up of 894 Vanden Plas. Production
of VDP was terminated in 1984.
Model
|
LHD
|
RHD
|
Total
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
SWB
|
LWB
|
Jaguar
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
12.404
|
Daimler
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
9.820
|
XJ6/XJ12
Production Cronology
This production cronology has been
adapted from information contained in Jaguar XJ-Series
(Classics in Colour 2) by Martin Buckley and James Mann ISBN 1
87200 481 4, and published by Windrow & Greene Ltd.
October 1968
|
Jaguar XJ6 (Series I) is introduced to the Earls Court
Motor Show. Available with 2.8 or 4.2 litre engines, manual,
manual with overdrive, or three speed automatic
transmission.
|
October 1969
|
Daimler Sovereign version of the XJ6 is announced.
Essentilly the same car mechanically but with
crinkle-cut Daimler grille and different badging.
|
Early 1970
|
New Borg-Warner model 12 automatic transmission with
part-throttle kick-down and better over-ride control
replaces the aging Type 8 gearbox.
|
July 1972
|
The XJ12 Saloon is announced. Different grille and
badging distinguish the new 5.3 litre V-12 engined car
from the XJ6. The XJ12 has ventilated front disc brakes and
a limited slip differential to cope with its 140 mph
performance. It is not offered with a manual transmission.
|
September 1972
|
Top of the range Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas is
announced with four-inch longer long-wheelbase shell and
special Vanden Plas trim.
|
October 1972
|
Long-wheelbase version of other XJs is now offered.
|
September 1973
|
Series II XJ range is announced at the Frankfurt Show.
Features are new smaller front grille, higher front bumper,
restyled dash, and improved heating system.
Two-door XJC coupé is also announced but does not
go into production until 1975 due to development snags.
Pollution controls on both XK and V-12 engines reduce
power. The 2.8 litre car is discontinued.
|
April 1975
|
Economy 3.4 litre XJ introduced with cloth seats as
standard.
V-12 engined cars get Lucas/Bosch electronic fuel
injection boosting power from 250 to 285 bhp and
improving fuel economy.
|
September 1975
|
The 5.3 litre V-12 engined XJ-S is announced. Even more
refined than the XJ saloon on which it is based, it is more
aerodynamic than the E-type.
|
April 1977
|
More refined GM 400 Hydramatic replaces Borg-Warner
automatic transmission in V-12 cars.
|
November 1977
|
XJC coupé production ends.
|
March 1979
|
Much improved Series III cars are introduced with crisper
styling (squarer roof-line, more glass area, more steeply
racked screen pillars, new black injection moulded bumpers)
fuel injection for the 4.2 litre XK engine and Rover SD1
five-speed manual gearbox option, plus many minor trim and
mechanical changes.
|
October 1980
|
Revised specification 3.4 litre XJ6 is introduced. It is
priced £500 cheaper to compete with Mercedes 280E.
|
September 1981
|
H.E specification V-12 engine is introduced with "May"
split-level combustion chambers giving a 25% improvement in
fuel economy.
|
October 1982
|
Daimler name is dropped in Europe. Jaguar Sovereign
introduced with perforated alloy wheels, improved equipment,
but only for the Continent until 1984.
|
August 1983
|
Vanden Plas name is dropped.
|
May 1987
|
XJ6 Series III production ends. Replaced by the all-new
XJ40 but still retains XJ6 badging.
|
May 1989
|
XJ12 Series III continues, V-12 can now run on unleaded
fuel.
|
January 1990
|
ABS brakes are now fitted to the V-12, car continues in
production.
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