Jaguar1955 D-Type (Long Nose) Specs

1955 Jaguar D-Type (Long Nose) Specs & Performance

1955, 1956

Tech Specs Summary


3.4 L Inline 6

173 mph

4.7 seconds

270 hp

unavailable

1 Door

1 Seat

unavailable
lb
1,918 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
173 mph
0-62 mph
4.7 seconds
0-60 mph
4.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
7.1 lb/hp
Power
270 hp
Torque
256 lb·ft

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.4 Liter
210 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
270 hp @ 6,000 RPM
274 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
256 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
347 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
44.4 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.268 x 4.173 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.78:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.28 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
45 hp
Cylinder Volume
35 in3
BMEP
183.7 PSI
12.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
650 x 16
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Supercar Roadster
Door Count
1
Seat Count
1
Turning Radius
32.2 ft
Curb Weight
1,918 lbs
Length
176 in
Width
64.5 in
Height
44 in
Wheelbase
90 in
Front Track
50 in
Rear Track
48 in

Performance Rating4
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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