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Jaguar XK 150S 3.4 FHC

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm × 106.00 mm 3.27 in × 4.17 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.4 litre 3442 cc (210.044 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 3 SU HD8 carbs
Maximum power 253.5 PS (250.0 bhp) (186.4 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 6.10 s
0-60 mph 7.80 s
0-100 mph 20.30 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.20 s
Standing km
Top speed 212 km/h (132 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 169.72 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 325.0 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm) @ 4500 rpm
bmep 1186.5 kPa (172.1 psi)
Specific torque 94.42 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.78
Unitary capacity 573.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2591 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4496 mm
Length (inches) 177 in
Width (milimeters) 1638 mm
Width (inches) 64.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1397 mm
Height (inches) 55 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1473 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3247 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.50 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.69 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.78
Final drive ratio 4.09

General information

RAC rating 25.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Jaguar XK 150S 3.4 FHC PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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