The Jaguar XK150 Special Equipment Fixed-Head Coupe

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Engine : Six cylinders, 83 by 106 mm. (3,442 c.c.). Overhead valves operated by twin-overhead camshafts. 8-to-1 compression-ratio. 210 b.h.p. at 5,500 r.p.m.
Gear ratios : First, 12.18 to 1; second, 7.16 to 1; third, 4.95 to 1; top, 4.09 to 1; overdrive-top, 3.18 to 1.
Tyres : 6.00 by 16 Dunlop ” Road Speed” RS4, on centre-lock wire wheels.
Weight : Not weighed. Maker’s figure : 1 ton 6 cwt. (dry).
Steering ratio : 2.5 turns, lock-to-lock.
Fuel capacity : 14 gallons. Range approximately 310 miles. Wheelbase : 8 ft. 6 in.
Track : 4 ft. 3.625 in.
Dimensions : 14 ft. 9 in. by 5 ft. 4.5 in. by 4 ft. 7 in. (high).
Price : £1,292 (£1,939 7s. inclusive of purchase tax). With extras, as tested, £2,006 17s., inclusive of purchase tax.
Makers : Jaguar Cars Ltd., Coventry, England.