| Jaguar XKSS (1957) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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149
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0-60 mph
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5.2
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1/4 mile
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14.1
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BHP
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250 @5750rpm
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Torque lbft
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242 @4000rpm
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BHP per ton
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273
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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3442/210
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Engine type
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Straight 6 Carburettors x 3
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 12
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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157
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Width (in)
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65.7
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Height (in)
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44.1
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2015
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| Additional Info: The XKSS was a road legal version of the D-Type, with bumpers, full windscreen, folding top and an additional passenger seat and door added. The large D-Type fin was also removed. Some road tests have the 0-60 closer to 7 secs and there are slight variants in the specs depending on source. Only 16 XK SS’s were built due to a factory fire and production never resumed after the fire. Steve Mcqueen was one of the lucky owners of this rare car. |
