1972 Jaguar XJ6 [Series I]

1972 Jaguar XJ6 [Series I] in Duster, TV Series, 2025 Ep. 1.06+

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: — Made for: USA

00:09:40 Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase

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San ◊ 2025-12-08 19:01	1972 Jaguar XJ6 Hagerty wrote Ezra’s Jag is one of the show’s standouts. The XJ6 launched in 1968, effectively replacing all other Jaguar saloons. The four-headlight arrangement stayed, but the conventional prominent radiator grille was swapped out for an egg-crate one with the gold roaring Jaguar badge. They’d kept the six-cylinder XK engine and the independent rear suspension but added a new front suspension assembly with anti-dive geometry. Only a third of the Series 1 cars that Jaguar sold were outfitted with the 2.8-liter engine, which made 180 bhp. It wasn’t nearly as popular as the 4.2-liter model (245 bhp), likely Saxton’s pick, which could go from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 mph. Ezra probably also opted for the long-wheelbase version, which Jaguar introduced in 1972 — it gave passengers in the backseat a little more leg room. It’s a ride as sophisticated, comfortable, and smooth as Ezra’s status demands, while its performance, handling, roominess, and quiet engine prove ideal for his not-quite-legal line of work. (Link to "www.hagerty.com")
dsl ◊ 2025-12-08 20:02	^ Saxton couldn't have chosen a 2.8 as they were never offered in US. Which was fortunate as these units tended to self-destruct due to a never resolved design flaw - " the short stroke XJ6 was known to be a rubbish engine by Jaguar themselves". There are survivors, but only low mileage ones ...
Tan0831 ◊ 2025-12-09 21:11	An anachronistic Chevrolet Express in the background Ep. 1.08

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San

◊ 2025-12-08 19:01

1972 Jaguar XJ6

Hagerty wrote
Ezra’s Jag is one of the show’s standouts. The XJ6 launched in 1968, effectively replacing all other Jaguar saloons. The four-headlight arrangement stayed, but the conventional prominent radiator grille was swapped out for an egg-crate one with the gold roaring Jaguar badge. They’d kept the six-cylinder XK engine and the independent rear suspension but added a new front suspension assembly with anti-dive geometry. Only a third of the Series 1 cars that Jaguar sold were outfitted with the 2.8-liter engine, which made 180 bhp. It wasn’t nearly as popular as the 4.2-liter model (245 bhp), likely Saxton’s pick, which could go from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 mph. Ezra probably also opted for the long-wheelbase version, which Jaguar introduced in 1972 — it gave passengers in the backseat a little more leg room. It’s a ride as sophisticated, comfortable, and smooth as Ezra’s status demands, while its performance, handling, roominess, and quiet engine prove ideal for his not-quite-legal line of work.

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(Link to "www.hagerty.com")

dsl

◊ 2025-12-08 20:02

^ Saxton couldn't have chosen a 2.8 as they were never offered in US. Which was fortunate as these units tended to self-destruct due to a never resolved design flaw - " the short stroke XJ6 was known to be a rubbish engine by Jaguar themselves". There are survivors, but only low mileage ones ...

Tan0831

◊ 2025-12-09 21:11

An anachronistic Chevrolet Express in the background

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1972 Jaguar XJ6 [Series I]

1972 Jaguar XJ6 [Series I] in Duster, TV Series, 2025 Ep. 1.06+

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