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1972 Jaguar XJ12L

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: XJ12L

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2865mm
Track/tread (rear): 1488mm
Width: 1772mm
Ground clearance: 178mm
Kerb weight: 1870kg
Track/tread (front): 1473mm
Length: 4947mm
Height: 1372mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 90.9litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Specific torque(DIN): 76.35 Nm/litre, 0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 12
Bore × Stroke: 90 × 70mm
Specific output(DIN): 34.9 kW/litre47.4 ps/litre, 46.8 bhp/litre0.77 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: aluminium heads and aluminium-alloy block
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Jaguar
Capacity: 5.3 litre (5344cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.29

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 408 Nm (301 ft·lb) (41.6 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 135.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.03kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)at 6000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 4 St carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Rear suspension: I.TvA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 959.4kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Braked area: 2890 cm2

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x6JK
Tyres Front: 205/70 VR 15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x6JK
Tyres Rear: 205/70 VR 15

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 24 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 445.33cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 60.3

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