1976 Jaguar XJ 5.3C specifications

1976 Jaguar XJ 5.3C data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2762 mm 108.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4845 mm 190.7 inches
Width 1772 mm 69.8 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1900 kg 4189 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
(DIN)
289 PS (285 bhp) (213 kW)
at 5750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
399 Nm (294 ft·lb) (40.7 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
39.8 kW/litre
54.1 ps/litre
53.3 bhp/litre
0.87 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
74.66 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system Lu-Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 938.2 kPa (136.1 psi)
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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
152.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
111.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
150 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.94 kg/kW
14.93 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension I.TvA.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 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID58608
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1976 Jaguar XJ 5.3C added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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