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1955 Jaguar D-Type

United KingdomGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1955
Make
Jaguar
Model
D-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)
250 hp
Power (kW)
184 kW
Top speed
257 km/h (160 mph)
Displacement
3,442 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,912 mm (154.0 in)
Width
1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height
813 mm (32.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,286 mm (90.0 in)
Curb weight
950 kg (2,094 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
106 mm (4.2 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
168 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,219 mm (48.0 in)
Turning Circle
9.7 m
Ground Clearance
130 mm (5.1 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Jaguar emblem
D-Type
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Convertible
Variant
D-Type Standard1954–1957
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
3.4 Manual
Horsepower
250 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed