1953 Jaguar XK120 Specifications

Specifications

1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954

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
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
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

Transmission:
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

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Engine # W 7362-8S
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Engine # W 9122-8
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Engine # 1776-9
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Engine # W 8109-8
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Engine # W 8869-8S
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

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Engine # W 7130-8S
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Engine # W7957-8S
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Engine # W6617-8S
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Engine # W 82438S
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Engine # W5362-8
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Engine # W8970-8
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Engine # W7726-8
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Exterior
Price :	$4,075
Weight :	3060 lbs \| 1387.993 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

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Engine # W 8373-8
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Exterior
Price :	$4,255
Weight :	3070 lbs \| 1392.529 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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
Front : Independent; transverse wishbones and long torsion bars plus anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.00x16
Wheels :	Steel disc

Optional Wheels
Tires :	Wire

1953 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,650
Avg. Household Income :	$4,000
Avg. Home :	$9,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.20

1953 Jaguar XK120 FAQs (show)

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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.