Jaguar XK140 - car classics

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Jaguar XK140

Jaguar XK140 thinking as the coupe, but later appeared and other modifications - convertible and double-seat Roadster. From its predecessor, XK120, the car was distinguished by the presence of a rack and pinion steering and improved braking system.

The changes affected the appearance: the Jaguar XK140 appeared direction indicators, front and rear bumpers added in size, has a little changed the design of the grille. The engine was moved to 76 mm forward, that allowed to increase the free space in the cabin, but such shifts in podkapotnom space have not found the response from car owners, as resulted in severe difficulties in carrying out repair works.

The heart of the Jaguar XK140 - engine volume of 3.4 liters and capacity of 210 HP. As you can guess from the name, Jaguar XK140 in top configuration could develop 140 mph (225 km/h). The speedometer reached a mark in 60 mph (97 km/h) already through 8.5 with. Of course, if instead of the four-manual gearbox raised the machine gun, this number had increased, but still Jaguar XK140 - this is one of the most dynamic cars of their time.

Jaguar XK140 produced from 1954 to 1957gg. In total were sold 8884 car, for which the price fluctuated by the mark £1700.

Other names of this model: Jaguar XK140 Roadster, Jaguar XK140 SE, Jaguar XK140 MC, Jaguar XK 140 3.4, Jaguar XK 140 Drophead coupeé