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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Jaguar						Class: A
Model:		XKE
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Coupe and Convertible
	Dry Weight: 
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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
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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
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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
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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: