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Autotune XK150

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Autotune cars are usually 100% mechanically Jaguars and so, just as a typical pre-war Rolls Royce having a body built by an independent coach builder is regarded as a 'Rolls Royce' then it is fair to describe Aristocats as Jaguars, each being a unique hand built car based on XK 140 or XK150 though wider to fit an XJ6 platform. From a drawing point of view they are 'specials' and may take twice as long for me to do as other cars as they seem to be all quite different externally in the application of chrome fittings and trim.
Autotune XK150 specifications
Engine: 6 Cylinder in line - E Type Stage 2, lightened flywheel, S3 cams, flanged liners, 9.1 pistons
Bore & Stroke: 92mm x106mm
Displacement: 4235cc
Valves: twin o.h.c
Compression ratio: 9 to 1
Carburettors: three HD8 2in S.U.
Power output: 280bhp at 5,500rpm Maximum speed:140mph
0-60mph: 5.8secs
O. F.C.: 25mpg
Transmission: Manual 5 speed
Propeller Shaft: Hardy Spicer
Clutch: Borg & Beck 10in s.d.p
Construction: galvanized spaceframe chassis with composite body
Brakes: servo assisted, Front discs 284 mm: Rear discs 263 mm
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
 Front suspension: Ind. wishbone, anti roll bar, coil/over dampers
Rear suspension: Ind. wishbone, radius arms, twin coil/over dampers
Wheels: centre lock 15in wire x 7in rims, tubed 235/70/15 radial tyres
Wheelbase: 8ft 6in
Track: - F: 5ft 0in, R: 5ft 1in
Overall length: 14ft 5in
Overall width: 5ft 7in
Overall height: 4ft 2in
Ground clearance: 6in
Kerb weight: 1500 kgs
Weight distribution: 720kgs(F)/780kgs(R)
Fuel tank: 14 gallons
Production (year built): 1995