Jaguar XK150 3.8

Jaguar XK150 3.8 - key facts

Jaguar XK150 3.8 Specifications
From	1959
Until	1960
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	14ft 8in	4.5m
Width	5ft 43/4in	1.64m
Kerb Weight	2968lb/1.325ton	1346kg
Engine
Engine displacement	3781cc	231cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Double overhead cam
Power Output	220bhp @ 5500rpm	217PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	58bhp/litre	0.95bhp/cu in
Torque Output	240lbft @ 3000rpm	325Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	86Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU H8
Performance
Power to weight	166bhp/ton
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Torsion bar
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Discs front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4