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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.
Although Jaguar withdrew from motorsport at the end of the 1956 season, 1957 proved to be the D-Type's most successful year. 3.8-litre engine Jaguar D-Types took five of the top six places at Le Mans, and Ecurie Ecosse, with considerable support from Jaguar, finished first and second, the best result in the D-Type's racing history.
The Jaguar XK150 is a sports car produced by Jaguar between 1957 and 1961 as the successor to the XK140. Initially it was only available in fixed head coupé (FHC) and drophead coupé (DHC) versions. The roadster without full weather equipment which had begun the XK line was launched as the XK150 OTS (open two-seater) in 1958. Minimal rear ...
Almost as soon as the new compact Jaguar 2.4-litre was released, there was pressure on Jaguar to fit the 3.4-litre engine to it. This was duly done in February 1957, the car being known as the Jaguar 3.4-litre. The designation "Mark 1" for these cars was applied retrospectively, after the release of the Mark 2 in 1959.
The 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 25th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 22 and 23 June 1957, on the Circuit de la Sarthe. It was also the fifth round of the F.I.A. World Sports Car Championship .
Nearly two months ago, we at Road & Track reported the sad tale of a Steve McQueen tribute Jaguar XKSS replica that was stolen from a Texas garage. On Wednesday, however, ...
Jaguar C-Type. Jaguar C-Type: 1950–53 54 in a single generation. [253] United Kingdom Jaguar D-Type. Jaguar D-Type: 1954–56 87 in a single generation, also accounts for 16 Jaguar XKSS. [254] United Kingdom Jaguar Mark 1. Jaguar Mark 1: 1955–1959 37,397 in a single generation. [255] United Kingdom Jaguar MKII. Jaguar XK150: 1957–61 ...
The Jaguar XK140 is a sports car manufactured by Jaguar between 1954 and 1957 as the successor to the XK120.Upgrades included more interior space, improved brakes, rack and pinion steering, increased suspension travel, and telescopic shock absorbers instead of the older lever arm design.