1937 Jaguar SS 3½-Litre specifications

1937 Jaguar SS 3½-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3048 mm 120 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4724 mm 186 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.55
Kerb weight 1625 kg 3583 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 7.8:1
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) 9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 148 km/h (92 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.43 kg/kW
29.12 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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID12419
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Jaguar SS 3½-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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