Description:

Crafted by Tempero Coach & Motor Co., Ltd. (http://www.temperocars.com), Manufacturers of Classic Reproductions, New Zealand. The Temporo D-Types built in both long-nose and short-nose configurations with and without tail-fins all legal and licensed for street use.

History

Another example for sale (at almost twice the price: is at: http://www.vintagemotorssarasota.com/Car_pages/Tempero/55dtype/55dtype.htm

Competition History


Performance Data

• 2000 lbs
  

Engine

• Jaguar 4.2 litre
  
• 250bhp@ 5800rpm
  
• Three 45DCOE Webers w/ bellmouths.
  
• twin-cam cross-flow head
  
• 9:1 compression ratio
  
• McCloud triple-plate clutch
  
• lightweight flywheel
  
• D-Type headers and open exhaust
  
• Wet-sump (has dry-sump oil reservoir for conversion)
  

Fuel System

• 
  
• 2 years
  
• 8.8 gallon
  

Oil/Water System

• Water cooling as per D-Type
  
• yes
  

Electrical System

• All Jaguar electrical components
  
• Alternator
  
• Racing sealed battery
  

Transmission

• Four speed all-synchro Moss gearbox with overdrive
  

Rear End

• Dana limited slip
  
• 354 ring & pinion
  
• Jaguar V-12 differential
  
• Terminal velocity as geared - 130mph @ 6000rpm
  

Body

• Aluminum alloy body
  

Chassis

• Welded mild steel spaceframe, Aluminum alloy center monocoque section
  
• Fully adjustable, upper/lower A-arms, coil overs.
  
• Jaguar fully adjustable, independent, four shock/spring coil overs.
  
• Kugel adjustable.
  
• front-outboard vented, rear-inboard vented, cockpit ajust.
  
• Jaguar rack & pinion.
  
• 15
  
• Hoosier Street TD
  

Interior

• Layout as per 1955 D-Type
  
• Hand operated Halon
  
• 5-point Simpson
  
• Period style Smiths gauges
  
• D-Type
  

Spares

• Trunk mounted spare wheel and tire.
  
• Set of four Dunlop style 15
  
• Extra set of knockoffs.
  
• Seat cushion - lower for racing.
  
• Exhaust pipes with resonator tips.