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1959 - Jaguar - XK 150 3.8 FHC

Technical Specs of This Model
1. XK 150 3.8 FHC 1959
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model XK 150 3.8 FHC
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2591 mm     (102 in)
Front Track 1302 mm     (51,3 in)
Rear Track 1302 mm     (51,3 in)
Length 4496 mm     (177 in)
Width 1638 mm     (64,5 in)
Height 1397 mm     (55 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1473 kg     (3244,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,69
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 3781 cc     (230,73 cu in)
Bore 87 mm     (3,43 in)
Stroke 106 mm     (4,17 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,82
Unitary Capacity 630,17 cc/cylinder    (38,46 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 220 HP     (164,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 325 N.m     (239,8 lb.ft ,  33,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 284,8 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 149,4 HP/ton    (111,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 58,2 HP/litre    (43,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
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
Suspension (front) I.W.TB.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)