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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Jaguar						Class: C
Model:		XK150, 150S
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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 ........	8:1 or 9:1
	Head material .....	Alloy
	Port size .........	Intake: 1-3/8"; Exhaust: 1-1/4";@valve seat throat
	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"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1-3/4"
		Exhaust ...	1-5/8"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 48 lbs @ 1-5/16", Inner 30 lbs @ 1-7/32"
	Carburation .......	Three SU HD8
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	2.98	3.378
		2	1.74	1.86
		3	1.21	1.283
		4	1.0	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.54 = 46/13
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	102"
	Track dimension, front ......	51-5/8"
	Track dimension, rear .......	51-5/8"
	Shock absorber ..............	Girling
	Steering ratio ..............	13.75:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	6.00 x 16
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Overdrive (C.13200-XK150, C.14830-XK150S)
	Automatic Transmission (C.17000)
	Competition Clutch (7882)
	Lead-bronze bearings (C.16293-4)
	Spoke or disc wheels (C.12436-C.6749)
	Thornton "Powr-Lok" differential (7380, 7501)
	Alternate axle ratios: 	2.93(41/14),3.31(43/13),3.77(49/13),3.92(47/12),
				4.09(45/11),4.27(47/11),4.55(50/11)