Jaguar C-type
| Produced: |
1951-1953, 53 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
Jaguar first launched its XK120 C in
Built primarily for competition, the C-type found itself being entered by many private teams as well as the famous Jaguar Works team. In
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3442cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 106mm | 8 |
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 mph | 6.6 s | 200 bhp 5800 |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0801975727 | Chilton's Repair and Tune-Up Guide : Saab 900, 1979 to 1985 | Haynes Manuals | |
| 1855203898 | Jaguar C-Type & D-Type Gold Portfolio 1951-60 | Brooklands Books |
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| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
A giant step |
90 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2011 | |||
| A giant step - Testing an original C-type against a competition XK120 reveals how Jaguar's seminal road car evolved into a world-beating sports racer. | ||||
| Article |
Full circle |
68 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2003 | |||
| Full circle - Ecurie Ecosse C-Type - Full circle. Fifty years on, a great Jaguar returns to the scene of its greatest triumph. Tony Dron drives the Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar C-type, winner of the Nürburgring 1000km Trophy race of 1953. | ||||
| Article |
The Jaguar X-CF Concept car |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2007 | |||
| The Jaguar X-CF Concept car - In Jaguar Jaguar announced their latest Concept, the C-XF providing a clear indication of the styling direction in which Jaguar is now moving. | ||||
| Article |
The Legend begins |
66 |
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| Publication | Octane March 2006 | |||
| The Legend begins - A memorable day behind the wheels of a Le Mans XK120 and Ecurie Ecosse C-type show why Jaguar's iconic designs redefined the post-war sports car. | ||||
| Article |
Hill Climb Blues - Goodwood Drive |
82 |
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| Publication | Octane September 2004 | |||
| Hill Climb Blues - Goodwood Drive - Given the keys to a C-Type Jaguar and told to race it up the Goodwood course in front of 50,000 visitors, how brave would you be? | ||||
| Article |
Original Kin - Jaguar C-Type Replica |
106 |
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| Publication | Octane March 2004 | |||
| Original Kin - Jaguar C-type replica. With original C-type Jaguars commanding stratospheric prices. Robert Coucher takes the opportunity to drive an exacting replica of one of the most important Jaguars ever. | ||||
