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1981 Jaguar XJ LWB
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Variant
LWB
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.2 XK6
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
205 hp
Power (kW)
151 kW
Torque
314 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed
193 km/h
(120 mph)
0–60 mph
9.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.3 seconds
Displacement
4,235 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,950 mm
(194.9 in)
Width
1,770 mm
(69.7 in)
Height
1,375 mm
(54.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
(112.8 in)
Curb weight
1,740 kg
(3,836 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
92 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
106 mm
(4.2 in)
Compression Ratio
8.7 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
91 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.8 – 13 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,480 mm
(58.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,495 mm
(58.9 in)
Turning Circle
13 m
Weight
Gross Weight
2,250 kg
(4,960 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
500 – 510 kg
(1,102 – 1,124 lb)
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Central Bore (CB), front
73.8
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
XJ
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
XJ LWB
1972–2019
XJ LWB Sedan Generations
3 of 9
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Series 3
1980–1992
Year
1981
Powertrain
4.2 XK6
Horsepower
205 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline