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1953 Jaguar C-Type
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1953
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
C-Type
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Convertible
Variant
C-Type Standard
1951–1953
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1953
Powertrain
3.4 Manual
Horsepower
182 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
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Convertible
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
