1956 Jaguar 2.4 Mark 1 specifications

1956 Jaguar 2.4 Mark 1 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2727 mm 107.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1387 mm 54.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1273 mm 50.1 inches
Length 4591 mm 180.7 inches
Width 1695 mm 66.7 inches
Height 1461 mm 57.5 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1374 kg 3029 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2483 cc
(151.522 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 76.5 mm
3.27 × 3.01 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
114 PS (112 bhp) (84 kW)
at 5750 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
190 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
33.6 kW/litre
45.7 ps/litre
45.1 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
76.52 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 2 SO carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 961.6 kPa (139.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 413.83 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
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
82.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
60.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
81.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.45 kg/kW
27.48 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.500
Turning circle 10.20 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension Cant.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2032 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID27687
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Jaguar 2.4 Mark 1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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