1951 Jaguar C-Type

The C-Type is a car from Jaguar, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3.4 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant produces 200 bhp (203 PS/149 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 298 N·m (220 lb·ft/30.4 kgm) at 3900 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The quoted kerb weight is 965 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 232 km/h (144 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3988 mm
Weight
965 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.4 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
203 PS / 200 bhp / 149 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
298 Nm / 220 ft.lb / 30.4 kgm @ 3900 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h / 144 mph

1951 Jaguar C-Type specifications

1951 Jaguar C-Type data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2438 mm	96 inches
Track/tread (front)	1295 mm	51 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1295 mm	51 inches
Length	3988 mm	157 inches
Width	1638 mm	64.5 inches
Height	1080 mm	42.5 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	965 kg	2127 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	177.3 litres	39 [46.8] UK [US] gal.
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	203 PS (200 bhp) (149 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque	298 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) at 3900 rpm
Specific output	43.3 kW/litre 58.9 ps/litre 58.1 bhp/litre 0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	86.58 Nm/litre 1.05 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1088 kPa (157.8 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)	6.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	16.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	232 km/h (144 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 210.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 PS/kg 154.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 kW/kg 207.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.47 kg/kW 10.81 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	9.40 m
Front suspension	I.TB.
Rear suspension	I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID	58476
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	25.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Jaguar C-Type added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.