Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1957, 2740 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Drophead Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
Jaguar introduced a revised XK range in 1954 to replace the XK120 which first appeared in 1948. The new cars were called the XK140 and came in the same Roadster/Drophead/Fixed Head Coupe versions as before. All XK140 variants received the same "improvements" which consisted of rack and pinion steering, wider coachwork and revised styling features such as the bumpers and front grille.
Rarest of the new XK140 range was the fully convertible Drophead Coupe which now had additional, "occasional" rear seats to improve interior space. Towards the end of the models production life an automatic transmission option became available. In 1957 the XK140 series made way for the new XK150 range.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3442cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 106mm | 8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.75inch | 2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 mph | 21 mpg | 190 bhp 5500 | |||
| 190 bhp 5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Strike quickly |
46 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2010 | |||
| Strike quickly - Jaguar's XK120,140 and 150 models are attracting more attention than ever, but prices start from £35k. For now. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - 1948-60 Jaguar XK |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2010 | |||
| Buying guide - 1948-60 Jaguar XK - Jaguar's XK120, 140 and 150 form one of the most iconic British sports car ranges ever created. Here's how to make sure you find an example worthy of that heritage. | ||||
| Article |
Reader's restored car - Jaguar XK140 |
50 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2005 | |||
| Reader’s restored car - Norwegian reader Erik Juelsen didn’t have the network of club and specialist support that we Brits have, but that didn’t stop him making a great job of this XK140 though it took him 16 years. | ||||
| Article |
Xtra strong & mint |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2003 | |||
| Modernised Jaguar XK140 - Xtra strong & mint - Banker Richard Clarkes' Jaguar XK140 offers a combination of classic looks and modern engineering after a two-year £80;000 renovation. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Jaguar XK120-150 |
74 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2000 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Jaguar XK120-150 - If an E-type is to obvious, then perhaps Sir should consider a Jaguar XK. Mark Dixon explains why they are such a great choice. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XK140 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 August 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XK140 - With a glorious XK engine snorting away up front, the XK140 was the darling of the 1950s jet set. MATT GEORGE looks into grabbing a good one. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar XK |
66 |
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| Publication | Octane Cars June 2008 | |||
| Jaguar XK- As Jaguar Enthusists celebrate 60 years of the XK range, marque expert and founder of The XK Club Philip Porter Describes why these cars created such a stir - and still do. | ||||
| Article |
Octane cars |
130 |
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| Publication | Octane May 2007 | |||
| Octane cars - 1969 Triumph Herald & Vitesse-Malcolm McKay. 1964 Fiat, 2300S Coupe-Mark Dixon. 1989 Maserati Biturbo-Geoff Love. 1955 Jaguar XK140SE-Robert Coucher. 2006 Triumph Scrambler-David Lillywhite. | ||||
| Article |
An extended XK restoration |
50 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast June 2006 | |||
| An extended XK restoration - The last time I reported on my XK 140 restoration was way back in February 2003 which ended with the car coming back from the paint shop and I had lifted the body off the chassis again - hopefully for the last time. | ||||
| Article |
Fantasy Cats |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2004 | |||
| Fantasy Cats - If you were forced into choosing yourself one of the Iconic Jaguar XK sports cars, which would you go for? We asked Rod Ker, and he chose.....Jaguar XK140 | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 pg 14 |
14 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 | |||
| XK Extraordinaire! Story by Keith Vincent. | ||||
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