XK150

Production years:1957 - 1961

The final XK from this period was the XK150, produced form 1957 to 1961 also in the three body types. Essentially of the same format, the big change was in the exterior and interior styling. The former was more slab-sided and wider, yet retained the essence of the original XK120, but now using a wrap-around one-piece windscreen. internally the car benefited from revised seating and a new dashboard layout. Initially powered by the existing 3.4 litre XK engine, later a new 3.8 litre version became available and ’S’ models of both engines utilising triple carburettors (instead of two).

MODEL SUMMARY

MODEL TYPE

PRODUCTION DATES

ENGINE RANGE:

0 - 60 MPH:

TOP SPEED:

XK Sportscars

1957 - 1961

3.4 Coupe

3.4 litre - 8.5 seconds

3.4 litre - 123.7 mph

3.8 litre

3.8 litre - 7.6 seconds

3.8 litre - 125 mph

XK150 Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

3.4 Coupe

3.8 Coupe

Engine (cc)

3442

3781

Bore and Stroke (mm)

83 x 106

87 x 106

Compression Ratio

8:1 (7:1/9:1 optional)

8:1 (7:1/9:1 optional)

BHP

210

220

@RPM

5500

5500

Torque (lb ft)

216

240

@RPM

3000

3000

Fuellling

2x SU carbs

2x SU carbs

Engine Performance

3.4 Coupe

3.8 Coupe

Top Speed

123.7 mph

125 mph

0 - 60 mph

8.5 seconds

7.6 seconds

Fuel Consumption

20.5 mpg

13-19 mpg

model Specifications

3.4 Coupe

3.8 Coupe

Transmission

4-speed (3 synchro)

4-speed (3 synchro)

Wheel Size (in)

16, steel or wire

16, steel or wire

Suspension (Front)

Ind wishbone, torsion bar

Ind wishbone, torsion bar

Suspension (Rear)

Live axle, leaf spring

Live axle, leaf spring

Brakes

4-wheel drum

4-wheel disc

Model Dimensions

3.4 Coupe

3.8 Coupe

Length (in)

177

177

Width (in)

64.5

64.5

Height (in)

55.5 fhc (54 two seater)

55.5 fhc (54 two seater)

Wheelbase (in)

102

102

Front Track (in)

51.25

51.25

Rear Track (in)

51.25

51.25

Weight (Cwt)

28.5

29

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

  • Lucas fog lamps
  • Fitted luggage (two suitcases to match trim)
  • Boot lid chromed luggage rack
  • Choice of Radiomobil radios with fitting kits
  • Underbody steel shield for adverse road conditions
  • Bucket front seats
  • Dunlop racing tyres
  • Dunlop Road Speed whitewall tyres
  • Close ratio gearbox
  • Dual exhaust system
  • Chrome wheel rimbellishers for steal wheels
  • White-finished Bluemel steering wheel
  • Jaguar leaping mascot for bonnet
  • Chrome badge bar
  • Bluemel wood-rim steering wheel
  • Weathershields sunroof (fixed-head coupe only)
  • Full-length tonneau cover for drop head coupe model
  • Radiator blind

Chassis Numbers

MODEL

DRIVER SIDE

CHASSIS NO. COMMENCED

NUMBER MADE

XK150 OTS

RHD

820001

92

XK150 OTS

LHD

830001

2173

XK150 FHC

RHD

824001

1368

XK150 FHC

LHD

830001

2173

XK150 DHC

RHD

827001

662

XK120 DHC

LHD

837001

2009

CLUB EVENTS

CLUB NEWS

Parade cars for Wroxall

XK Round Britain coastal drive

CLUB EVENTS

MODEL CONTACTS

Paul Skilleter

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