New model developed by Jaguar Cars Ltd is 2-seater "X" and "D" sports racing cars; structure comprises main body, which is stressed skin weldment, with front subframe bolted to it and all fixed panels of body welded on; for easier handling at high accelerations, live axle has been superseded by independent rear suspension; engine is XK "S", of 3.8 liters swept volume, giving 265 hp at 5500 rpm. (See also Engineer v 211 n 5486 Mar 17 1961 p 420-1)


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    Title :

    Independently sprung "grand touring" car


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Published in:

    Engineering ; 191 , n 4952


    Publication date :

    1961


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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