1959 Jaguar XK 150S 3.4 FHC Specifications

Specifications: 1959 Jaguar XK 150S 3.4 FHC

Specifications: 1959 Jaguar XK 150S 3.4 FHC

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1959

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

25.6

Body

Body Type:

Fixed-head Coupe

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1302, 51.3

Rear Track:

1302, 51.3

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4496, 177

Total Width:

1638, 64.5

Height at Kerb Weight:

1397, 55

Wheelbase:

2591, 102

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.74

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

1473 Kg, 3247 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

50.50 %

Engine

Capacity:

3.4 Litre, 3442cc (210.044 cu in)

Type:

6 Cylinder, Double Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 12 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

3 SU HD8 Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

83 × 106 mm, 3.27 × 4.17 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.78

Power:

253.5 PS (250 bhp) (186.4 kW) at 5500 rpm

Specific Output :

72.6 bhp per litre, 1.19 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm) at 4500 rpm

Specific Torque:

94.42 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1186.5 kPa (172.1 psi)

Compression Ratio:

9:1

Fuel Capacity:

n/a

Unitary Capacity:

573.67

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual With Overdrive

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

4.09

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

6.10 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

7.80 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

20.30 s

Standing ¼ mile:

16.20 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

212 Km/h (132 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

169.72 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Front Disc Brakes / Rear Disc Brakes / Servo Assisted

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

0.78

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Double Wishbone / Torison Bar Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Semi-Eliptic Leaf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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