1966 Jaguar 420 specifications

1966 Jaguar 420 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2731 mm 107.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1403 mm 55.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1378 mm 54.3 inches
Length 4769 mm 187.8 inches
Width 1695 mm 66.7 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1575 kg 3472 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 4.2 litre
4235 cc
(258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92.08 × 106 mm
3.63 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 248 PS (245 bhp) (183 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 384 Nm (283 ft·lb) (39.2 kgm)
at 3750 rpm
Specific output 43.1 kW/litre
58.7 ps/litre
57.9 bhp/litre
0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 90.67 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1139.4 kPa (165.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 198 km/h (123 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
157.72 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
116 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
155.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.62 kg/kW
14.4 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID58707
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Jaguar 420 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.
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