• The Jaguar XJ line of sedans began production in 1968, going through multiple redesigns throughout its storied history. From 1986 to 2003, the Jaguar XJ line of sedans was built around the XJ40 platform. The 1996 model features the line's trademark quadruple, circular headlights and fluted hood creating a distinguishable face for this luxury sedan. The XJ6 is the entry-level model in the XJ range and is built around a shorter chassis than the more expensive Vanden Plas and XJ12 sedans.
  
  

Drivetrain

• The Jaguar XJ6 sedan derives its power from a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter inline six-cylinder motor. This engine has a 3.58-inch bore, 4.02-inch stroke and a compression ratio of 10 to 1. The XJ6's powerplant generates 245 horsepower and 289 ft.-lb. of torque. The XJ6's motor produces 77 less horsepower and 89 less ft.-lb. of torque than the turbocharged version that is featured in the XJR sedan.
  
  

Exterior Dimensions

• The Jaguar XJ6 luxury sedan sits on a 113-inch wheelbase with a 59.1-inch front track and a 59-inch rear track. This sedan has an overall length of 197.8 inches, width of 70.8 inches and height of 53.1 inches. The XJ6 shares the same body as the turbocharged XJR, while it sits 4.9 inches shorter in wheelbase and 5 inches in overall length than the XJ Vanden Plas and the V12 powered XJ12.
  
  

Interior Dimensions

• The cabin of the XJ6 provides its front seat occupants with a 37.2 inches of headroom, 41.2 inches of legroom, 57.3 inches of shoulder room and 55.7 inches of hip room. Rear-seat passengers in this British saloon are afforded 36.3 inches of headroom, 34.3 inches of legroom, 57.3 inches of shoulder room and 60.1 inches of hip room.
  
  

Creature Comforts

• The cabin of the XJ6 is adorned with leather door panels, seating surfaces and steering wheel with genuine wood-grain accents throughout the dash. Front and rear seats alike provide 12-way adjustability standard, while heating is an available option. This car provides programmable memory for seating, side view mirror and rear view mirror adjustments. The keyless entry fob for the XJ6 also includes remote door and trunk controls.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• This car's combination of six-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission yields 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Fuel is drawn from a 23.1-gallon tank.