Jaguar XJ Series II (1973–1979) Editorial Photo

The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1968 to 2019. The XJ line received a facelift in Autumn 1973 for the 1974 model year, thereafter known as the Series II retrospectively the earlier cars were referred to as the Series I. The 4.2 L XJ6 straight-6 engine and the 5.3 L V12 XJ12 were continued with an addition of a 3.4 L version of the XK engine available from 1975. The Series II and Series II coupé were the last Jaguar models with direct input by Sir William Lyons before his retirement.