| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Jaguar Class: A Model: XKE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Coupe and Convertible Dry Weight: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 6 cyl dohc in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.425" x 4.1732" Capacity .......... 3781 cc Comp ratio ........ 9:1 or 10:1 Head material ..... Aluminum 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 -or- Intake .... Open 30° BTDC, Close 60° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 60° BBDC, Close 30° 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: 2.93, 3.07, 3.31, 3.54, 3.77, 3.92, 4.09, 4.27, 4.55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 96" Track dimension, front ...... 50" Track dimension, rear ....... 50" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 2.5 turns Brakes ...................... Disc Tire size ................... 6.40 x 15, 6.50 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT "Powr-Lok" differential Competition clutch cover assy (C16175 or C19951) Competition driven plate (16215) 26 gal fuel tank Offset rim rear wheels (1 in tread increase) Intake trumpet (4520) Distributor (C8453) H.C. Piston 10:1 (XK2350) Competition flywheel (XK2528) Camshaft-Inlet (C8512) 30° - 60°, 3/8" valve lift Camshaft-Exhaust (C8513) 60° - 30°, 3/8" valve lift Camshaft-Inlet (C8512/WR) Wide Range Camshaft-Exhaust (C8513/WR) Wide Range Rear axle cooling radiator and pump assy (3-105-E) Engine oil radiator (C9563) HD Roll bar - front (C16629/HD) HD Roll bar - rear (C17151/HD) 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) Alternate axle ratios: