1938 Jaguar SS 100 3.5 specifications

1938 Jaguar SS 100 3.5 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
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 3886 mm 153 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.47
Kerb weight 1181 kg 2604 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 3.5 litre
3485 cc
(212.668 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 110 mm
3.23 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.75
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 26.7 kW/litre
36.4 ps/litre
35.9 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 580.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 163 km/h (101 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
107.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.67 kg/kW
21.16 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 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.80
general
Carfolio.com ID58531
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Jaguar SS 100 3.5 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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