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Jaguar XK 140 Roadster

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm × 106.00 mm 3.27 in × 4.17 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.4 litre 3442 cc (210.044 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 192.6 PS (190.0 bhp) (141.7 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 9.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 133.61 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 285.0 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm) @ 2500 rpm
bmep 1040.5 kPa (150.9 psi)
Specific torque 82.8 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.78
Unitary capacity 573.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2591 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4470 mm
Length (inches) 176 in
Width (milimeters) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1334 mm
Height (inches) 52.5 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 181 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1422 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3135 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.63 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.90
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 25.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Jaguar XK 140 Roadster PDF Manual
XK 140 Roadster picture
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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