Jaguar XK-SS Specs, 0-60, Performance Data

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Jaguar XK-SS specs

Car type	Convertible
Curb weight	1000 kg (2205 lbs)
Dimensions	3.96 m (156 in) long, 1.66 m (65 in) wide, 1.02 m (40 in) high
Wheelbase	2.29 m (90 in)
Introduced	1957
Origin country	United Kingdom
Views	6k
Submitted by	Super8

Performance

0 - 100 kph	7.0 s
0 - 60 mph	6.8 s
Top speed	256 kph (159 mph)

Powertrain specs

Engine type	Jaguar XK6 3.4-Litre (1st series) L-6
Displacement	3.4 l (210 ci / 3442 cc)
Power	266 ps (262 bhp / 195 kw) @ 6000 rpm
Torque	353 Nm (260 lb-ft) @ 4000 rpm
Power / liter	77 ps (76 hp)
Power / weight	266 ps (262 bhp) / t
Torque / weight	353 Nm (260 lb-ft) / t
Transmission	4 Speed Manual (2.93 ratio)
Layout	front engine, rear wheel drive

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07CorvetteZ51 3y ago

0-60 mph 5.5 seconds, top speed 146 mph. Car Life August 1957: http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/members/AardvarkPublisherAttachments/9990423412098/1957-08_CL_Sports_Cars_for_You_1-6.pdf

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Shaggy 12y ago

@ Super8: Awesome car, the performance is formidable even by toady's standards.

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Fangio Man 12y ago

Thank you for adding this car again, Super8! :)

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Viking 12y ago

@Super8 another great car. I saw one driven on television once, they took it out of the museum and around the neighborhood in order to keep it in lubricated driveable shape.

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Super8 12y ago

Jaguar XK-SS. D-Type road going version. This car is one of the fastest car in 1950's capable reach 159 mph with 2.93 final. It has a lot of gear ratio option. From 2.93 long ratio to 4.01 close ratio. The legend live forever.

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