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Jaguar XK-SS

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
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 Dry sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.10 s
0-60 mph 5.20 s
0-100 mph 15.60 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 280.9 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1197.5 kPa (173.7 psi)
Specific torque 95.29 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 2299 mm
wheelbase 90.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4267 mm
Length (inches) 168 in
Width (milimeters) 1670 mm
Width (inches) 65.7 in
Height (milimeters) 997 mm
Height (inches) 39.3 in
L:W ratio 1.86
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 890 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1962 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 168.2 litr
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 37 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 44.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres 6.50 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 25.6
Number made 16
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Jaguar XK-SS PDF Manual
XK-SS picture
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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