Posted on 22 February 2012 by Admin
4.2 Litre XK Engine Six Cylinder Inline Factory Specifications

Jaguar XKE 4.2 Engine
| Layout |
6 cylinder inline with double overhead camshafts |
| Bore |
92.07 mm. (3.625 in.) |
| Stroke |
106 mm. (4.1732 in.) |
| Displacement |
4235 cc (258.4 cu. in.) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 (8.0:1 Optional) |
| Horsepower |
265 hp @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque |
283 lb.-ft @ 4000 RPM |
| x |
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| Extra Engine Info |
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| Piston Make |
Brico (Hepworth and Grandage on 4.2 later models) |
| Piston Type |
Semi-split skirt (Solid skirt on 4.2 later models) |
| Piston Rings |
3 (2 compression, 1 oil control) |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
8.5 litres |
| Original Recommended Engine Oil |
Castrol GTX |
X

Exploded view of a Jaguar XK Engine Head

Exploded view of timing belt
For more exploded views see Jaguar XKE 3.8 litre Engine
Posted on 21 February 2012 by Admin
3.8 Litre XK Engine Six Cylinder Inline Factory Specifications

Jaguar XKE 3.8 Engine
| Layout |
6 cylinder inline with double overhead camshafts |
| Bore |
87 mm. (3.425 in.) |
| Stroke |
106 mm. (4.1732 in.) |
| Displacement |
3781 cc. (230.6 cu. in.) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 (8.0:1 Optional) |
| Horsepower |
265 hp @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque |
260 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM |
| x |
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Extra Engine Info
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| Piston Make |
Brico |
| Piston Type |
Semi-split skirt |
| Piston Rings |
3 (2 compression, 1 oil control) |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
8.5 litres |
| Original Recommended Engine Oil |
Castrol GTX |
X

Exploded view of Jaguar XKE 3.8 litre Engine Block

Exploded View of Triple SU Carbs
For more exploded views see Jaguar XKE 4.2 litre Engine
Posted on 01 December 2011 by Admin
5.3 Liter V12 Cylinder Specifications

Jaguar XKE 5.3 V12 Engine
| Layout |
12 cylinder, 60° V with single overhead camshafts |
| Bore |
90.0 mm (3.54 in.) |
| Stroke |
70.0 (2.76 in.) |
| Displacement |
5343 cc. (326 cu in.) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Horsepower |
272 @ 5850 RPM |
| Torque |
288 lb.-ft @ 3500 RPM |
| x |
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| Extra Engine Info |
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| Carburetors |
4 Zenith-Stromberg 175 CD SE |
| Piston Make |
Hepworth and Grandage |
| Piston Type |
Solid skirt |
| Piston rings |
3 (2 compression, 1 oil control) |
| Engine oil capacity |
8.5 litres |
| Original recommended engine oil |
Castrol GTX |

Cross view of the Jaguar XKE 5.3 litre V12 engine