1950 Jaguar XK 100 specifications

1950 Jaguar XK 100 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2591 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4267 mm 168 inches
Width 1549 mm 61 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance 191 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1143 kg 2520 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1995 cc
(121.742 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.5 × 98 mm
3.17 × 3.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 39.2 kW/litre
53.4 ps/litre
52.6 bhp/litre
0.86 bhp/cu in
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.75 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
93.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
91.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.6 kg/kW
24.38 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 9.40 m
Front suspension I.W.TB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00 x 16
Tyres rear 6.00 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.09
general
Carfolio.com ID58630
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1950 Jaguar XK 100 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Jaguar XK models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3781 cm3/230.7cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1473 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4OD 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1473 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4OD 3781 cm3/230.7cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1473 kg
Jaguar XK 150 Zagato -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1200 kg
Jaguar XK 150 -
2 door roadster FR 4M 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1473 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4OD 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1461 kg
Jaguar XK 140 Roadster -
2 door roadster FR 4OD 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1422 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1422 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1397 kg
Jaguar XK 120 FHC -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1372 kg
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster -
2 door roadster FR 4M 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1295 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 1372 kg
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster -
2 door roadster FR 3442 cm3/210.0cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 1295 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1884 cm3/115.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1000 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 1884 cm3/115.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1100 kg
Aston Martin DB2 -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2580 cm3/157.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1207 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2580 cm3/157.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
Ferrari 166 Inter -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 980 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 1270 kg
Healey Silverstone -
2 door roadster FR 4M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 940 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 1346 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1092 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2369 cm3/144.6cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1310 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1954 cm3/119.2cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1100 kg
4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg