Jaguar1961 XK-E Coupe Specs

1961 (Series 1) Jaguar XK-E Coupe Specs & Performance

1961 - 1964 (Series 1)

Tech Specs Summary


3.8 L Inline 6

150 mph

7.2 seconds

265 hp

18.7 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,745 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
150 mph
0-62 mph
7.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.0 seconds
0-100 mph
16 seconds
Power-to-Weight
10.36 lb/hp
Power
265 hp
Torque
260 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.7 mpg
Total Range
315 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.8 Liter
230.7 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
265 hp @ 5,500 RPM
269 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
260 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
353 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.425 x 4.173 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.82:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.15 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
44 hp
Cylinder Volume
38.4 in3
BMEP
170.2 PSI
11.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
640 x 15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Turning Radius
37.1 ft
Curb Weight
2,745 lbs
Length
175.4 in
Width
65.2 in
Height
48.1 in
Wheelbase
96 in
Front Track
50 in
Rear Track
50 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.3

Performance Rating3.3
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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