A Classic Fast: 150 1958 Jaguar XK Convertible


It looks like the description of a car with a little less than years, 6 cylinder engine and 3.4 l, garnet with black leather interior, but is longer and heavier than its predecessor, the XK 120 and 140, the XK is about 200 HP available and can go over 160 km / h without much difficulty.

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Was produced with disc brakes on all four wheels, which help to improve security, but the extra weight made ??the car had less responsive than other cars with two seats for the same period. More convenient, however, that the 120 and 140 and although not very agile in the corners, was considered ideal for road trips.

Born in May 1957, the engine allowed to go from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.6 seconds. The X model name refers to was created as an experimental car and the K refers to the generation to which it belongs. Occurred until 1961, having made ??a total of 9 000 units (like its predecessor 140, and a little less than 120, totaling 12 000).

Technical data:
Brand: JAGUAR XK150
Country: United Kingdom
Engine: 6 cylinder 3442 cc line in central position
Power: 210 hp at 5500 rpm
Transmission: Electronically controlled four-speed manual or automatic. Rear wheel drive.
Maximum speed: 214 km / h
Suspension: Front independent, rear rigid bridge
Brakes: Disc
Weight: 1500 kg
Relac. power / weight: 7.14 kg / HP

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