(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Jaguar | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | XK-SS | Issued until | |
| Serie | XK-SS | Number made | 16 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Jaguar | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4267 mm / 168.0 in / 168.0 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1670 mm / 65.7 in / 65.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.86 |
| Height | 997 mm / 39.3 in / 39.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 890 kg / 1962 lb / 1962 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2299 mm / 90.5 in / 90.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Fuel capacity | 168 l / 37.0 UK gal / 44.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Jaguar | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 106.0 mm / 4.17 in / 4.17 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.78 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3442 cm3 / 210.0 cu in / 210.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 573.67 cm3/cylinder / 35.007 cu in/cylinder / 35.007 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | dry | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 186.4 kW / 253.4 hp / 253.4 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 328.0 Nm / 241.9 lbft / 241.9 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 183.9 kW / 250.0 bhp / 250.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 72.6 kW/l / 1.618 bhp/cu in / 1.618 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.29 Nm/l / 0.834 lbft/cu in / 0.834 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.10 s / 4.10 s / 4.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | 241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 280.90 kW/ton / 381.92 bhp/ton / 381.92 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 15.60 s / 15.60 s / 15.60 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.70 m / 35.10 ft / 35.10 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | LA.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.50 x 16 | Tyres rear | 6.50 x 16 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar XK-SS
