1981 Jaguar XJ-S HE specifications

1981 Jaguar XJ-S HE data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2591 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4872 mm 191.8 inches
Width 1791 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1265 mm 49.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.88
Kerb weight 1707 kg 3763 lb
Weight distribution 57% front
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)
303 PS (299 bhp) (223 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
431 Nm (318 ft·lb) (44 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
41.7 kW/litre
56.7 ps/litre
56 bhp/litre
0.92 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
80.65 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Lubrication
compression ratio 12.5:1
Fuel system Lucas-Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1013.5 kPa (147 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) 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 16.8 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.6 s
@ 95 mph
Standing kilometre 27.7 s
@ 193 km/h
Maximum speed 245 km/h (152 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
177.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
130.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
175.16 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.66 kg/kW
12.79 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 6.5JK x 15
Wheel size rear 6.5JK x 15
Tyres front Dunlop D7 215/70 VR 15
Tyres rear Dunlop D7 215/70 VR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 284 mm
Rear brake diameter 264 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.88
general
Carfolio.com ID57948
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Jaguar XJ-S HE added 1998-01-06.
Last modified 2020-08-29.

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