Jaguar XK150 3.8 S

Jaguar XK150 3.8 S - key facts

Jaguar XK150 3.8 S 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	265bhp @ 5500rpm	261PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	70bhp/litre	1.15bhp/cu in
Torque Output	260lbft @ 4000rpm	353Nm @ 4000rpm
Specific Torque	93Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Triple Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU H8
Performance
Power to weight	200bhp/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