GTP Cool Wall: 1968-1973 Jaguar XJ Series 1

[Wiegert]

1968-1973 Jaguar XJ Series 1 nominated by @Dennisch

Bodystyle: 4-door saloon
Engines: 2.8L XK I6, 4.2L XK I6, 5.3L V12
Power: 140hp-180hp (2.8L), 220-245hp (4.2L), 242-295hp (5.3L)
Torque: 184 lb-ft (2.8L), 280 lb-ft (4.2L), 295 lb-ft (5.3L)
Transmission: 4 speed manual, 5 speed manual with overdrive, 3 speed automatic
Weight: XJ6 1650kg, XJ6L 1720kg, XJ12 1760kg, XJ12L 1830kg
Drivetrain:Front engine, rear wheel drive
Additional Info: Power-assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L De Luxe and 4.2 L models and air conditioning was offered as an optional extra on the 4.2 L. Daimler versions were launched in October 1969, in a series of television advertisements featuring Sir William. In these spots, he referred to the car as "the finest Jaguar ever". The LWB and V12 came in 1972. Upmarket versions came out as the Daimler Sovereign for the 6 and Daimler Double Six for the V12.​

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[Dennisch]

Best looking XJ. Especially with the V12 front end. On the lottery winners list.

Sub Zero.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Old Jags are a nightmare in reliability, but when they work they are head turners.

Cool.

 

[Tornado]

Ew. Accidentally voted meh

 

[Jet Badger]

That gear shifter is something neurologists use to tap your knees with.

 

[Tornado]

Wait, when did they start the J-Gate then?

 

[NotThePrez]

Ooh, how purddy! Solid cool.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Perfection.

 

[Wiegert]

It doesn't exactly intimidate me in the same way the Mark X manages to, but the class alone always knocks me off my feet.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Wait, when did they start the J-Gate then?

I think that started on the X300 from 1993.

 

[Dennisch]

I think that started on the X300 from 1993.

XJ40 was the first one.

 

[Anathema]

Only one I've seen of these was being carted into a scrapyard (fire damage.)

 

[Joey D]

Nothing about this car really stands out to me and I feel like I wouldn't really even give it a second glance if I saw one. It's about a meh as a classic car can get I think, so uncool.

 

[ScottPuss20]

The design is cohesive and the proportions are perfect. And it's a Jag. Cool

 

[Stotty]

Lovely, handsome design, and pretty decent engineering for the time.

But blighted by the rubbish build quality of BL cars in the 60's/70's.

Low cool.

 

[Adamgp]

Looks alright, but reliability is a big issue. Hence why Chevy V8 swaps are so popular with these.

Meh.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Old Jag, there are no bad people who drive those. Cool.

 

[Casey]

I just can't seem to like this, but i respect it.

Meh.

 

[Skygrasper550]

Good:
Handsome looks
Power steering
V12 engine that's over 5 liters
Manual Transmission

Bad:
Can't believe a car from the 70's was already reaching the 1800kg mark. Sheesh.


I give it a high Cool.

 

[Vegard]

A classy cool despite the pipe and slippers image.

 

[Joel]

Should have said uncool because there's no way I can say the name Jaguar as a Canadian without sounding either uncultured or pretentious.

 

[Dennisch]

Should have said uncool because there's no way I can say the name Jaguar as a Canadian without sounding either uncultured or pretentious.

That's when you say XJ Series 1.

 

[Joel]

That's when you say XJ Series 1.

"It's a Jaaaaaaaagggggg"

 

[mustafur]

These are just getting cooler with age.