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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- FHC (Fixed Head Coupe), year 1960. Colour black with a red leather interior and chrome wire wheels. In the year 2001 this car won the first prize as best restored car on the Essen Techno Classica. This Jaguar XK 150 S is a factory original S (Special Equipment) version, fitted with the 'Straight port' S engine and three SU carburettors. This XK 150 sports a perfect shifting 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. A Jaguar XK 150 FHC with original S specification is very scarce, only 199 have been built. |
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