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Manufacturer: Jaguar Class: C Model: XK150, 150S (3.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Coupe, Convertible, and Roadster Dry Weight: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 6 cyl dohc in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.425" x 4.1732" Capacity .......... 3781 cc Comp ratio ........ 8:1 or 9:1 Head material ..... Alloy Port size ......... Intake: 1.5"; Exhaust: 1.375" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 23.5 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 15° BTDC, Close 57° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 57° BBDC, Close 15° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.375" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.75" Exhaust ... 1.625" Valve spring ...... Outer 48 lbs @ 1-5/16", Inner 30 lbs @ 1-7/32" Carburation ....... Three SU HD8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.378 2.98 2 1.86 1.74 3 1.283 1.21 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.54 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 102" Track dimension, front ...... 51.625" Track dimension, rear ....... 51.625" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 13.75:1 Brakes ...................... Disc Tire size ................... 6.00 x 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Competition Clutch (C.16175) Lead-bronze bearings (C.16293-4) Spoke or disc wheels (C.12436-C.6749) Overdrive (C.16170-XK150, C.16171-XK150S) Automatic Transmission (C.17000) Thornton "Powr-Lok" differential (7380-7501) Alternate axle ratios: 2.93, 3.31, 3.54, 3.77, 3.92, 4.09, 4.27, 4.55