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Manufacturer: Jaguar Class: C Model: XK150, 150S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ........ 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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)