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Jaguar 3.8S

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.00 mm × 106.00 mm 3.43 in × 4.17 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.8 litre 3781 cc (230.731 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU HD6 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 139.68 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1080.2 kPa (156.7 psi)
Specific torque 85.96 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 630.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2730 mm
wheelbase 107.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4769 mm
Length (inches) 187.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1695 mm
Width (inches) 66.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1384 mm
Height (inches) 54.5 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1575 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3472 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.250
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres Dunlop SP 41 185-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 28.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1964 Jaguar 3.8S PDF Manual
3.8S picture
Designer unknown
Year 1964

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