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The Daimler
Double Six was the sister model of the Jaguar XJ 12. The Daimler Double
Six was presented in the year 1973 and the coupe model in the year 1975.
The Jaguar XJ V12 and the Daimler Double Six combined the qualities of a
sports car and a limousine in one car. Both presented excellent road
holding capabilities, were very fast and powerful, and were very
comfortable and silent.
The cars were identical except for the grille and badges. The Daimler
was the luxury brand meant for buyers who appreciated sheer comfort.
The Daimler Double Six was built from the year 1973 until 1979. The
Double Six Coupe was only built for two years, from 1975 until 1977.
Also there was a Long Wheel Base (LWB) model available. This model
offered a lot more space for the passengers in the rear. The Daimler
Double Six coupe and LWB models are reasonably scarce automobiles, only
399 coupes and 351 LWB models were built.
Series 1 was built between 1968 and 1972, series 2 between 1973 and
1979. Series 3 was built between 1979 and 1991.
The Jaguar XJ/Daimler Double Six series 3 was redesigned on details; the
roofline was lifted (more headroom for the rear passengers), slightly
remodeled rear wings, integrated door-handles, new bumpers with plastic
trimming and integrated lamps, new rear light clusters and several
interior changes.
Technical
data
12 cylinder
V-engine
cylinder capacity: 5343 cc.
petrol injection
capacity: 289 bhp at 5500 rpm.
top-speed: 147 mph. - 235 km/h.
weight: approx. 1800 kg.
Information
Daimler
Double six (series 3), year 1981. Colour blue metallic with a
beige leather interior.
This Daimler presents all luxury
goodies you can ask for like air conditioning, power windows, HiFi
system, automatic gearbox, power sliding roof and of course the buttery
sweet V12 engine.
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