| Jaguar XKSS | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Jaguar XKSS | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Also called | Jaguar XK-SS |
| Production | 1957 (official continuations in 2016–2017) |
| Assembly | Coventry, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Related | Jaguar D-Type |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.4L Jaguar XK6 engine I6 |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm (90.6 in) |
| Length | 3,990 mm (157.1 in) |
| Width | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
| Height | 1,120 mm (44.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 921 kg (2,030 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Jaguar E-Type |
The Jaguar XKSS is a road-going version of the Jaguar D-Type racing car, initially built in 1957. Only 16 were built and sold at the time.[1] Nine chassis were destroyed in a factory fire in 1957 before they could be completed. In 2016 Jaguar announced that a small production run of nine "continuation" XKSS reproductions would be hand-built to the original specifications to complete the originally scheduled run of 25.[2]
- ^ https://media.jaguarlandrover.com/news/2017/11/jaguar-classic-xkss-continuation-crowned-car-year-2017-octane-awards "Jaguar Classic XKSS Continuation Crowned Car of the Year at 2017 Octane Awards", Jaguar.com
- ^ "THE 'NEW ORIGINAL': JAGUAR XKSS MAKES WORLD DEBUT IN LOS ANGELES | Jaguar Homepage International". media.jaguar.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.