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Jaguar XK 150S DHC

(1959 model)

Brief specs of 1959 Jaguar XK 150S DHC

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3781 cm3 / 230.7 cu in / 230.7 cu in, 197.6 kW / 265.0 hp / 265.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual with overdrive 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)JaguarIssued from1959
ModelXK 150S DHCIssued until
SerieXKNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerJaguarCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5650 l / 199.53 cu ft / 199.53 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4496 mm / 177.0 in / 177.0 inTotal (curb) weight1473 kg / 3247 lb / 3247 lb
Width1638 mm / 64.5 in / 64.5 inDry weight
Height1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2591 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1314 mm / 51.7 in / 51.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1314 mm / 51.7 in / 51.7 inWeight distribution (front)50.5 % / 50.5 % / 50.5 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.69 m2 / 18.2 sq ft / 18.2 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerJaguarValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke106.0 mm / 4.17 in / 4.17 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.82
Fuel supply3 SU carburettorsEngine displacement3781 cm3 / 230.7 cu in / 230.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity630.17 cm3/cylinder / 38.455 cu in/cylinder / 38.455 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power197.6 kW / 265.0 hp / 265.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)77.0 kW / 103.3 hp / 103.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.3 kW/l / 1.148 bhp/cu in / 1.148 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque93.4 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanual with overdriveNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.78
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.09

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)6.20 s / 6.20 s / 6.20 sTop (maximal) speed227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 sPower-to-weight ratio179.9 kW/ton / 136.3 bhp/ton / 136.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)19.00 s / 19.00 s / 19.00 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Torsion bar, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XK 150S DHC

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