Thus were developed the two block sizes that formed the basis of all subsequent XK 6-cylinder engines; the shorter block being used for the 2.4 and 2.8-litre engines and the full sized block …

A 2.8-litre version of the XK was introduced for the entry-level XJ6 models in 1968. It returned to the old short block of the 2.4, retaining the bore of 83 mm (3.3 in) but lengthening the stroke by …

Dec 18, 2009 · The XG 4-cylinder of 1,776 cc, first tested in October 1943, was based on the 1.5 litre Standard block and used its single cam-in-block to operate the opposed valves via a …

Jun 23, 2020 · More than 50 years since the mill ceased production, Jaguar is remanufacturing the cast-iron block for its 3.8-liter XK6 engine. The iconic straight-six lump is recast by Jaguar …

Feb 20, 2024 · Jaguar Classic reintroduced its venerable 3.8-liter XK engine block in 2020 to keep those luscious vintage Jags humming on the road. For about $15,000, the XK engine block is …

Apr 29, 2005 · Everything but the iron block was new design. According to the Essex shop curator who maintained the car this was the most powerful xk motor “ever”. I have no other info on this …

Dec 13, 2021 · Built on a cast-iron block with a lightweight aluminum head, it had a bore and stroke of 83 x 98 mm (3.26 x 3.85 in.), displaced 3.2 liters (195 ci.), and produced 142 hp at …

The definitive XK has to be the original 3.4 litre of 83 mm bore and 106 mm stroke (fig 1). This is the size it was intended to be and all other variants were compromised in some way from this, …

Driven by demands on emissions and economy Jaguar built a small number of four valve XK engines in the mid-to-late 1970s. From memory these had updated versions of the XK block, …

Aug 29, 2022 · This unusual display piece is now due to roll across the auction block with RM Sotheby’s in late September with no reserve. If you’s like to read more about it or register to …