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Jaguar 3.8S

General information

ModelJaguar 3.8S
Year1964
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3781 ccm (230.72 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.24 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3781 ccm (230.72 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power223.8 PS (165 kW or 221 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque325.00 Nm (33.1 kgf-m or 239.7 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 106.0 mm (3.4 x 4.2 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
0-50 miles7.5 seconds
0-60 miles11.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1423 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4580 litres (1,210 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1575 kg (3,472.3 pounds)
Overall length4780 mm (188.2 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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