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Jaguar Sovereign V12

General information

ModelJaguar Sovereign V12
Year1972
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5342 ccm (325.97 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5342 ccm (325.97 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power299.10 PS (220 kW or 295 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque433.00 Nm (44.2 kgf-m or 319.4 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression12.5:1
Bore x stroke90.0 x 70.0 mm (3.5 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-50 miles6.4 seconds
0-60 miles8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1550 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4

Dimensions and weight

Weight1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Overall length4960 mm (195.3 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 inches)
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