1966 Jaguar 420G specifications

1966 Jaguar 420G data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3048 mm 120 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 5131 mm 202 inches
Width 1905 mm 75 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1778 kg 3920 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90.9 litres 20 [24] UK [US] gal.
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
(Gross)
259 PS (255 bhp) (190 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
373 Nm (275 ft·lb) (38 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
44.9 kW/litre
61 ps/litre
60.2 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
88.08 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1106.8 kPa (160.5 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 198 km/h (123 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
145.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
106.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
143.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.35 kg/kW
15.62 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 3.000
Turning circle 11.30 m
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 3619 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID58674
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Jaguar 420G added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.
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