Jaguar XKSS - Specifications (1957) - EncyCARpedia

JaguarXKSSSpecs1957 Jaguar XKSS Specifications & Performance

1957

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Tech Specs Summary

3.4 L Inline 6143 mph5.7 seconds262 BHPunavailable2 Doors2 Seatsunavailablekg930 kgFront - RWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed143 mph0-62 mph5.7 seconds0-60 mph5.5 seconds0-100 mph13.5 secondsPower-to-Weight282 BHP/TonnePower262 BHPTorque260 lb·ft

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement3.4 Litre3,442 ccConfigurationInline 6AspirationNaturalPeak Power262 BHP @ 6,000 RPM266 ps @ 6,000 RPMPeak Torque260 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM353 N·m @ 4,000 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder2 (12v Total)Fuel DeliveryCarburetorPositionFront EngineOrientationLongitudinalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity168 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsCompression Ratio9:1Bore x Stroke83 x 106 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.78:1Under-SquareSpecific Output76 BHP/LPower/Cylinder44 BHPUnitary Capacity574 ccBMEP12.9 Bar186.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsRWDRear-wheel DriveGearbox (MT)4 GearsTyre Sizes650 x 16Front SuspensionDouble WishboneRear SuspensionTrailing-ArmFront BrakesVented DiscRear BrakesDisc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleSupercar CabrioletDoors2Seats2Turning Circle10.6 mKerb Weight930 kgLength3,960 mmWidth1,660 mmHeight1,120 mmWheelbase2,286 mmFront Track1,270 mmRear Track1,219 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard£0 Performance Rating3.6Environment Rating-Practicality Rating-

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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1957 Jaguar XKSS Rankings

Top Power/Weight Jaguars #25 / 270+Best 0-62 mph Jaguars #74 / 270+Top BHP N/A Straight 6 #94 / 700+Top BHP Jaguars #156 / 270+Top BHP/L Jaguars #177 / 260+Fastest Jaguars #179 / 270+Top lb·ft Jaguars #232 / 270+Best MPG Jaguars #265 / 270+Quickest 0-62 Convertibles #643 / 1.8KMost Powerful Convertibles #709 / 1.8KFastest Convertibles #971 / 1.8KBest MPG Convertibles #1,625 / 1.8KQuickest 0-62 mph #3,099 / 22.7KMost Powerful #4,523 / 22.7KFastest #5,921 / 22.7KBest MPG Petrol #13,080 / 14.3KBest MPG #21,139 / 22.7K Last updated 20 November 2023 Hide Permanently Remove (It's Free!) - Sign In Advanced