1954 Cooper Jaguar

The Cooper Jaguar is a roadster-bodied road car with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels. Powering the Cooper Jaguar is a double overhead camshaft, 3.4 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 250 bhp (253 PS/186 kW) at 5750 rpm and 328 N·m (242 lb·ft/33.4 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. Power is transferred to the wheels through a 5 speed manual transmission. The stated weight at the kerb is 864 kg. Its maximum speed quoted is 219 km/h, which is 136 mph.
Full specs

Body type
roadster with 2 seats
Length
4140 mm
Weight
864 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.4 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
253 PS / 250 bhp / 186 kW @ 5750 rpm
Torque
328 Nm / 242 ft.lb / 33.4 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
219 km/h / 136 mph

1954 Cooper Jaguar specifications

1954 Cooper Jaguar data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2311 mm	91 inches
Track/tread (front)	1321 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1321 mm	52 inches
Length	4140 mm	163 inches
Width	1625 mm	64 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.79
Kerb weight	864 kg	1905 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3.4 litre 3442 cc (210.044 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	83 × 106 mm 3.27 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.78
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW) at 5750 rpm
maximum torque	328 Nm (242 ft·lb) (33.4 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	54.2 kW/litre 73.6 ps/litre 72.6 bhp/litre 1.19 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	95.29 Nm/litre 1.15 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	3 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1197.5 kPa (173.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	573.67 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	14.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	219 km/h (136 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 293.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 PS/kg 215.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.22 kW/kg 289.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 bhp/kg 0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.63 kg/kW 7.74 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	47982
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	25.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 Cooper Jaguar added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.