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Jaguar C-Type

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
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 202.8 PS (200.0 bhp) (149.1 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph 6.10 s
0-60 mph 8.10 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.20 s
Standing km
Top speed 232 km/h (144 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 207.25 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 298.0 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) @ 3900 rpm
bmep 1088 kPa (157.8 psi)
Specific torque 86.58 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 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 3988 mm
Length (inches) 157 in
Width (milimeters) 1638 mm
Width (inches) 64.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1080 mm
Height (inches) 42.5 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 965 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2127 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 177.3 litr
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 39 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 46.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.93

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 1951 Jaguar C-Type PDF Manual
C-Type picture
Designer unknown
Year 1951

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