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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Jaguar						Class: C
Model:		XK120
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Coupe, Convertible, and Roadster
	Dry Weight: 
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	6 cyl dohc in line
	Bore & stroke .....	3.2677" x 4.1732"
	Capacity ..........	3442 cc
	Comp ratio ........	7:1, 8:1, 9:1
	Head material .....	Alloy
	Port size .........	Intake: 1-3/8"; Exhaust: 1-1/4"
	Piston material ...	Alloy
	Piston weight .....	20 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 15° BTDC, Close 237° ATDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 237° BTDC, Close 15° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	3/8" or 5/16"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1-3/4"
		Exhaust ...	1-7/16"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 48 lbs @ 1-5/16", Inner 30 lbs @ 1-7/32"
	Carburation .......	Two SU H.6
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.375	2.98
		2	1.982	1.74
		3	1.367	1.21
		4	1.0	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.54 = 46/13
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	92"
	Track dimension, front ......	51-1/2"
	Track dimension, rear .......	50-1/2"
	Shock absorber ..............	
	Steering ratio ..............	17.6:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	6.00 x 16
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	2" SU Carburetors (H.8)
	Lead-bronze bearings (C.5891-2)
	"C" Type head (C.7707/1)
	3/8" Lift camshaft (C.5717-18)
	Lightened type flywheel (C.4809)
	1" Torsion bars (C.5719-20)
	Stiffer rear springs (C.5651)
	Large capacity fuel tank (C4359)
	Alternate rear ratios:
	    ENV axle: 3.27(59/18),3.64(51/14),3.92(47/12),4.3(43/10),4.56(41/9)
	    Salisbury axle: 2.93(41/14),3.31(43/13),3.77(49/13),3.92(47/12),
	                    4.27(47/11),4.55(50/11)
	Bucket seats (BD.5893)