1957 Jaguar XK 150 specifications

1957 Jaguar XK 150 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2591 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1314 mm 51.7 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 52% front
fuel tank capacity 63.6 litres 14 [16.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.69
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.4 litre
3442 cc
(210.044 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 106 mm
3.27 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.78
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 41.2 kW/litre
56 ps/litre
55.2 bhp/litre
0.9 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.8 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1040.5 kPa (150.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 573.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 196 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
130.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
96.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
128.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.4 kg/kW
17.37 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 ID58685
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Jaguar XK 150 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
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
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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