1978 Jaguar XJ Base
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Photo: JaguarXJ4-2C-avant by Rundvald, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jaguar XJ12 Coupe (1978) 1Y7A6244 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jaguar XJ 4.2C (1975) left by Magnus Bäck, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jaguar XJ 4.2 (1976) rear right end by Magnus Bäck, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jaguar XJ 3.4 containing Queen n 'Corgi dashboard ornament by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the XJ Series II (1974–1978); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: JaguarXJ4-2C-avant by Rundvald, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jaguar XJ12 Coupe (1978) 1Y7A6244 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jaguar XJ 4.2C (1975) left by Magnus Bäck, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jaguar XJ 4.2 (1976) rear right end by Magnus Bäck, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jaguar XJ 3.4 containing Queen n 'Corgi dashboard ornament by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Jaguar XJ Base is a 4.2-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The XJ measures 194.8 inches long on a 112.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,841 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L Inline-6 DOHC |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.75 in |
| Width | 69.75 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.75 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,841 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Jaguar XJ Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Jaguar XJ.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.