These are standard specifications for the 1953 Jaguar XK120, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 673773W78028
Engine # W7802-8
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Chassis # 672536
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Chassis # S 673526
Engine # W 7362-8S
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Chassis # 673913
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Chassis # 677377
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Chassis # 674111
Engine # W 9122-8
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Chassis # S677295
Engine # 1776-9
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Chassis # 673870
Engine # W 8109-8
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Chassis # S 674059
Engine # W 8869-8S
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Chassis # S680992
Engine # W7957-8S
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Chassis # S680350
Engine # W6617-8S
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Chassis # S 681124
Engine # W 82438S
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Chassis # S680774
Engine # W5362-8
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Chassis # 669035
Engine # W8970-8
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Chassis # 680893
Engine # W7726-8
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel body on box-section steel frame |
Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1954 |
Price : | $4,040-$4,255 |
Weight : | 2925 lbs | 1326.758 kg |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 8.5 seconds. |
1/4 Mile : | 18.5 seconds |
Top Speed : | 122 mph | 196.298 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
Torque : | 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
Compression : | 8.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 7 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
2 SU Sidedraft carburetors | |
Ignition system : | Lucas ignition |
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
Compression : | 9.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 7 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
Ignition system : | Lucas ignition |
4 Manual
Production Figures
Total Jaguar Production for 1953 : | 3,349 |
XK120 Production (1949-1954) : | 12,078 |
: | 7631 Roadsters, 2678 Fixed-head coupes, and 1769 drophead coupes. |
1953 Jaguar XK120 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Roadster
Chassis # 673773W78028
Engine # W7802-8
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Chassis # 672536
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Chassis # S 673526
Engine # W 7362-8S
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Chassis # 673913
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Chassis # 677377
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Chassis # 674111
Engine # W 9122-8
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Chassis # S677295
Engine # 1776-9
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Engine # W 8109-8
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Chassis # S 674059
Engine # W 8869-8S
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Fuel Capacity : | 18.0 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 173.0 in | 4394 mm. |
Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Height : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # S680992
Engine # W7957-8S
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Chassis # S680350
Engine # W6617-8S
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Chassis # S 681124
Engine # W 82438S
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Chassis # S680774
Engine # W5362-8
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Chassis # 669035
Engine # W8970-8
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Chassis # 680893
Engine # W7726-8
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Price : | $4,075 |
Weight : | 3060 lbs | 1387.993 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 18.0 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 173.0 in | 4394 mm. |
Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Height : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Sport Convertible
Price : | $4,255 |
Weight : | 3070 lbs | 1392.529 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 18.0 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 173.0 in | 4394 mm. |
Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Height : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Independent; transverse wishbones and long torsion bars plus anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.00x16 |
Wheels : | Steel disc |
Optional Wheels | |
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Tires : | Wire |
1953 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Jaguar XK120?
Q: How fast is the 1953 Jaguar XK120? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 has a top speed of 122 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Jaguar XK120? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Jaguar XK120? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 has a length of 173.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1953 Jaguar XK120? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 has a width of 61.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Jaguar XK120 cost when new?A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 cost approximately $4,040 to $4,255 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Jaguar XK120? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sport Convertible, Sport Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1953 Jaguar XK120 have? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 had 6.00x16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1953 Jaguar XK120 have? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 had Steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1953? A: Jaguar produced 3,349 automobiles in 1953.Q: How many XK120 were produced? A: Jaguar produced 12,078 examples of the XK120 from 1949 to 1954.Q: What engines did the 1953 Jaguar XK120 have? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 2500 RPM Inline 6 (3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 2500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1953 Jaguar XK120 have? A: The 1953 Jaguar XK120 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.