1957 - Jaguar - XK-SS

Technical Specs of This Model
1. XK-SS 1957
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model XK-SS
Production Year 1957
Country
Designer
Production Number 16
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2299 mm     (90,5 in)
Front Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 4267 mm     (168 in)
Width 1670 mm     (65,7 in)
Height 997 mm     (39,3 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,86
Weight 890 kg     (1960,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 168,2 litre   (37 Imp gal ,  44,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Jaguar
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3442 cc     (210,04 cu in)
Bore 83 mm     (3,27 in)
Stroke 106 mm     (4,17 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,78
Unitary Capacity 573,67 cc/cylinder    (35,01 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 250 HP     (186,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 328 N.m     (242,1 lb.ft ,  33,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 296,7 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 280,9 HP/ton    (209,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 72,6 HP/litre    (54,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,1 s
0 - 60 mph 5,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 15,6 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 241 km/h   (149,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.50 x 16
Tyres (rear) 6.50 x 16