Daimler Double-Six

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Daimler Double-Six may refer to either of two different series of Daimler V12 engines or to a car produced by Jaguar Cars under the Daimler nameplate.

Engines made 1926 to 1938[edit]

7.1-litre 50 drophead coupé
by Corsica of Cricklewood 1931 example
Daimler Double-Six Engine
  • 7.1-litre sleeve-valve 1926-1930
  • 3.7-litre sleeve-valve 1927-193?
  • 5.3-litre sleeve-valve 1930-1936
  • 6.5-litre sleeve-valve 1930-1936
  • 6.5-litre poppet valve 1937

Engines made 1972 to 1997[edit]

6.0-litre HE 1994 example
Daimler Double-Six Engine
  • 5.3-litre 1972-1981
  • 5.3-litre HE 1981-1992
  • 6.0-litre HE 1993-1997

Cars[edit]

Daimler Double-Six SIII (1988 example)
Daimler Double-Six 1972-1997
Daimler Double-Six XJ81 1993-1994
Daimler Double-Six X305 1994-1997