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Athlete in a velvet suit - Jaguar XJ 6 in (historic) test

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Created on June 1, 1969

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José Rosinski

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - in tough test operation

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - elegant sedan

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - rear view

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - inviting interior

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - Cockpit with sporty equipment

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - extensively instrumented, clearly labeled

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - Glove compartment with make-up mirror

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - Radio in the center console

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - Three-speed automatic in the test car

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - generously dimensioned luggage compartment

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - classic British fuel filler cap

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - detailed development of the six-cylinder engine with two overhead camshafts - Geneva Motor Show 1969

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - Successor to the 340 S 380 and 420 models - Geneva Motor Show 1969

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Jaguar XJ 6 (1973) - the beautifully dressed girls are happy to offer advice - at the 1973 Geneva Motor Show

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Jaguar XJ6 (1969) - See-through drawing

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Summary

After the Mark X had become a little too expansive, Jaguar returned to the slim sports saloon with the XJ 6, without sacrificing the typical English ambience. In fact, there was so little to criticize about the blend of luxury and performance that "sport auto" saw only the uber-Mercedes with its 6.3-litre engine as an equal competitor. This historical test report provides the details.

This article contains the following chapters

Technical
At the wheel
On the road
Summary
Performance
Technical data

Estimated reading time: 13min

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A Rolls evokes admiration, a Ferrari enthusiasm, a Lamborghini curiosity, a Porsche is hardly noticed, a Mercedes arouses a certain longing and a Jaguar general recognition. It represents the happy medium between a car for industrialists and playboys, sport and luxury. Despite this, its image, beautiful bodywork and fabulous craftsmanship, which reached its peak at Le Mans, is slowly being forgotten by car enthusiasts. The XK 120, 140 and the Type E embodied the ideal, beautiful and good sports car at the time. The MK 2 saloon represented the "family car" with high performance par excellence. The Type S and later the 420 did not replace the old models because, despite undisputed technical improvements, they degenerated stylistically.

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