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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced from:1961 - 1964
Numbers built:7827
Introduced at:1961 Geneva Motor Show
Successor:Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration XK Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast iron block, aluminium head
Displacement 3,781 cc / 230.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke 92.1 mm (3.6 in) / 106.0 mm (4.2 in)
Compression 9.0:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed 3 SU HD8 Carburettors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 265 bhp / 198 kW @ 5,500 rpm
Torque 349 Nm / 257 ft lbs @ 4,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 70 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis steel monocoque
Front suspension wishbones, torsion bars, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension lower wishbones, upper driveshaft links, radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes discs, all-round
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,206 kilo / 2,659 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,440 mm (174.8 in) / 1,650 mm (65 in) / 1,194 mm (47 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,440 mm (96.1 in) / 1,270 mm (50 in) / 1,270 mm (50 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.22 bhp / kg
Top Speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
0-60 mph 7.0 s

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