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Jaguar D-type



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1955
Engine Jaguar
Engine Type L6
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 87.000
Stroke 106.000
Capacity (cc) 3781
Power (at revs) 270 HP/5750
Torque 366 Nm/6000
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Spaceframe/monocoque
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "torsion bar, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2337
Front track (mm) 1270
Rear track (mm) 1219
Weight (kg) 915
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Jaguar
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Dunlop
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 16
Rear rims x 16
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 6.00-16
Rear tyres 6.50-16
Maximum speed (kph) 305

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