1959 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 FHC specifications

1959 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 FHC data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2591 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1302 mm 51.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1302 mm 51.3 inches
Length 4496 mm 177 inches
Width 1638 mm 64.5 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1473 kg 3247 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.69
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.8 litre
3781 cc
(230.731 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 106 mm
3.43 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 223 PS (220 bhp) (164 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 43.4 kW/litre
59 ps/litre
58.2 bhp/litre
0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 85.96 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1080.2 kPa (156.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 630.17 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
151.43 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
111.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
149.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.98 kg/kW
15 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.W.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID58861
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 FHC added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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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
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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
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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
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1143 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 convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4639 cm3/283.1cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1377 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4OD 3990 cm3/243.5cuin 1494 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3990 cm3/243.5cuin 1494 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3485 cm3/212.7cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1350 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3485 cm3/212.7cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1200 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3485 cm3/212.7cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 1200 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3485 cm3/212.7cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1329 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1383 kg