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bolted to it and all fixed panels of body welded on; for easier handling at high accelerations, live axle has been superseded by independent rear suspension; engine is XK "S", of 3.8 liters swept volume, giving 265 hp at 5500 rpm.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 Engineering v 191 n 4952 Mar 17 1961 p 393)
Independently sprung "grand touring" car
Engineer
Engineer ; 211 , n 5486
1961
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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