The Jaguar SS 100 is a classic British sports car known for its elegant design and significant performance for its time. The SS 100 was among the first cars to carry the Jaguar name, marking the beginning of a legendary brand in automotive history. It was highly regarded for its performance and was a successful competitor in various motorsport events during its era.
Specifications
- Production Years:……….1936 to 1940.
- Body Style:………………. 2-door roadster.
- Engine Options:
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- 2.5-liter Inline-6
- 3.5-liter Inline-6 (introduced later in production).
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- Transmission: …………..4-speed manual.
- Horsepower:
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- 2.5-liter engine produced approximately 100 hp.
- 3.5-liter engine produced around 125 hp.
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- Top Speed:
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- 2.5-liter: around 95 mph (153 km/h).
- 3.5-liter: over 100 mph (161 km/h).
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- Chassis:…………….. Ladder frame with independent front suspension and a live rear axle.
- Brakes:……………….Drum brakes on all four wheels.
- Wheelbase:………….2,743 mm (108 inches).
- Length:……………….3,886 mm (153 inches).
- Width:…………………1,574 mm (62 inches).
- Height: ……………….1,321 mm (52 inches).
In 1922, the Swallow Sidecar Company, which became Jaguar Cars Limited after the Second World War. The company manufactured stylish sidecars, but after 1927 made increasing numbers of low cost coach-built cars, in 1928 the name was changed to SS Cars Ltd. (The “SS” shortened from Swallow Sidecar), changed its name to Jaguar after WW2 to avoid confusion with the Nazi “SS”.