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Jaguar XKSS 1957
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| Country |
UK |
| Top Speed (mph) |
149 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.2 |
| 1/4 mile |
14.1 |
| BHP |
250 @5750rpm |
| Torque lbft |
242 @4000rpm |
| BHP per ton |
273 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
3442/210 |
| Engine type |
Straight 6 Carburettors x 3 |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 12 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2 |
| Length (in) |
157 |
| Width (in) |
65.7 |
| Height (in) |
44.1 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2015 |
| 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. |
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