1954-1956 Jaguar D-Type Specifications
The Jaguar D-Type represented a rare blend of road-racing science and road-racing art. With a speed-conscious XK engine and monocoque chassis largely made of magnesium sheetmetal, the D-Type was the pinnacle of Jaguar performance for many years.
Jaguar D-Type Specifications
| Years produced | 1954-1956 |
| Number built | 71 |
| Configuration | Front engine; one-door, two-seat |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Suspension, front | Independent with torsion bars |
| Suspension, rear | Live axle with torsion bar |
| Wheelbase (inches) | 90 |
| Track, front (inches) | 50 |
| Track, rear (inches) | 48 |
| Overall length (inches) | 154 to 161.5 |
Jaguar D-Type Engines
| Engine | XK-6 |
| Type | I-6, iron block, aluminum head with two overhead camshafts, two valves per cylinder |
| Displacement, liters/cc | 3.0/NA, 3.4/3442, 3.8/3781 |
| Maximum horsepower | 250, 265 |
Jaguar D-Type Performance
| Best 0-60 mph (seconds) | 4.7 |
| Best top speed (mph) | 179 |
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