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Jaguar XK 120 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 162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 7.30 s
0-60 mph 10.00 s
0-100 mph 27.30 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 123.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 264.0 Nm (195 ft·lb) (26.9 kgm) @ 2500 rpm
bmep 963.8 kPa (139.8 psi)
Specific torque 76.7 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) 4420 mm
Length (inches) 174 in
Width (milimeters) 1562 mm
Width (inches) 61.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1334 mm
Height (inches) 52.5 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1295 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2855 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.64

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 1948 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster PDF Manual
XK 120 Roadster picture
Designer William Lyons
Year 1948

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