These are standard specifications for the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # XKD 575
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Chassis # XKD507
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Chassis # XKD 513
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Chassis # XKD 544
Engine # E5018-10
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Chassis # XKD530
Engine # E 2044-9
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Chassis # XKD521
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Chassis # XKD601
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Chassis # XKD504
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Chassis # XKD 558
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Chassis # XKD 515
Engine # E 2023-9
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Chassis # XKD 552
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Chassis # XKD 501
Engine # E 2036-9
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Chassis # XKD502
Chassis # XKD 536
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Chassis # XKD 554
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Chassis # XKD 541
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Chassis # XKD 531
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Chassis # XKD 546
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminium |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1957 |
| Body Designer : | Malcolm Sayer |
| Price : | $9,875 |
| Weight : | 1929 lbs | 874.98 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.7 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 13.5 @ 109 MPH seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 162 mph | 260.658 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3442 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 242 Ft-Lbs (328 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1955 : | 3,573 |
| D-Type Production (1954-1957) : | 87 |
| : | Including 16 that were converted for road operation |
| 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # XKD 575
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Chassis # XKD507
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Chassis # XKD 513
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Chassis # XKD 544
Engine # E5018-10
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Chassis # XKD530
Engine # E 2044-9
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Chassis # XKD521
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Chassis # XKD601
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Chassis # XKD504
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Chassis # XKD 558
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Chassis # XKD 515
Engine # E 2023-9
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Chassis # XKD 552
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Chassis # XKD 501
Engine # E 2036-9
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Chassis # XKD502
Chassis # XKD 536
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Chassis # XKD 554
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Chassis # XKD 541
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Chassis # XKD 531
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Chassis # XKD 546
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| Body Designer : | Malcolm Sayer |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 153.9 in | 3909 mm. |
| Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Height : | 44.1 in | 1120 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.6 in | 2301 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Double wishbones, torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle, transverse torsion bar, telescopic shock absorbers | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type has a top speed of 162 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type has a wheelbase size of 90.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type has a length of 153.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type cost when new?A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type had a base price of approximately $9,875 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1955? A: Jaguar produced 3,573 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many D-Type were produced? A: Jaguar produced 87 examples of the D-Type from 1954 to 1957.Q: What engine did the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type was a Inline 6 (3442 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 242 Ft-Lbs (328 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type have? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-D D-Type had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
