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Jaguar XK 150S DHC

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

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 3 SU carburettors
Maximum power 268.7 PS (265.0 bhp) (197.6 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 6.20 s
0-60 mph 7.60 s
0-100 mph 19.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 227 km/h (141 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 179.9 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 353.0 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1173.2 kPa (170.2 psi)
Specific torque 93.36 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 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 28.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Jaguar XK 150S DHC PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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