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The XK 150 replaced the Jaguar XK 140 in 1957. The undercarriage of the XK 150 was for the greater part equal to the XK 140’s, but its bodywork was new and broader. Though its design was again very refined, it was somewhat less dynamic as compared with the XK 120 and XK 140. The bodywork was less sleek and the design of the characteristic wing lines was now less markedly sloping. The increased width of the bodywork resulted in a wider grille which, in line with the best Jaguar’s tradition, was delicately integrated in its design. The XK 150 was the first of XK series with an unbroken panoramic windscreen. Compared with the XK 140, the following technological improvements can be noted: the XK 150 was fitted with disc brakes on the front wheels and with more powerful engines. The 3.4-litre XK engine fetched a standard 210 hp, and the SE Special Equipment version even 250 hp. From 1958, the XK 150 was also available with a 3.8-litre XK engine with a capacity of no less than 265 hp. Like the XK 120 and XK 140, the XK 150 was available in three variants: the roadster, the more spacious DHC (Drop Head Coupe) and the FHC (Fixed Head Coupe) with fixed steel roof. Production of the XK 150 was stopped in 1961, and after 13 years, the XK 120, XK140 and the XK 150 series were replaced by the Jaguar E-type. Six cylinder
in-line engine Jaguar XK 150 3.4 Litre -S- OTS (roadster), year 1958. Colour black with a dark red leather interior, black mohair soft top and a unique steel hard top in body colour! This magnificent Jaguar XK 150 was sold new in the USA. This is a matching number car and the colour combination is also original according to the Heritage certificate. From the year 1958 XK 150 buyers could order the -S- (Special Equipment) package. In total 846 left hand drive XK 150 3.4 Litre roadsters fitted with the -S- package were built. The special equipment package consisted of three S.U. carburettors with special intake manifolds, two S.U. petrol pumps, a lightened flywheel and high compression pistons. On the 33rd 'Antwerp Classic Salon' (2010) this fine Jaguar XK 150 as elected as 'best car of show'. |
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