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Manufacturer: Jaguar Class: C Model: XK120 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Coupe, Convertible, and Roadster Dry Weight: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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)