1972 Jaguar XJ-12 S1 specifications

1972 Jaguar XJ-12 S1 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2762 mm 108.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 4801 mm 189 inches
Width 1772 mm 69.8 inches
Height 1448 mm 57 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1880 kg 4145 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 V 12
Capacity 5.3 litre
5344 cc
(326.111 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 70 mm
3.54 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 269 PS (265 bhp) (198 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 37 kW/litre
50.3 ps/litre
49.6 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 4 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
142.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
105.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
140.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.51 kg/kW
15.89 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 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 2890 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID58025
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Jaguar XJ-12 S1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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