1936 Jaguar SS 100 2½-Litre specifications

1936 Jaguar SS 100 2½-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2642 mm 104 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 3810 mm 150 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.44
Kerb weight 1170 kg 2579 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.7 litre
2663 cc
(162.506 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 106 mm
2.87 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 103 PS (102 bhp) (76 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 28.6 kW/litre
38.8 ps/litre
38.3 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 443.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 151 km/h (94 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.01 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.38 kg/kW
25.69 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID58564
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1936 Jaguar SS 100 2½-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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