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1952 Jaguar C-Type

United KingdomGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1952
Make
Jaguar
Model
C-Type
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
182 hp
Power (kW)
134 kW
Torque
298 Nm (220 lb-ft)
Top speed
232 km/h (144 mph)
0–60 mph
8.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.5 seconds (estimated)
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
3,988 mm (157.0 in)
Width
1,638 mm (64.5 in)
Height
1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,438 mm (96.0 in)
Curb weight
965 kg (2,127 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,900 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
106 mm (4.2 in)
Compression Ratio
3,442 cc
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
177 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,295 mm (51.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,295 mm (51.0 in)
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Jaguar emblem
C-Type
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Convertible
Variant
C-Type Standard1951–1953
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
3.4 Manual
Horsepower
182 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

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