These are standard specifications for the 1956 Jaguar XK-140, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual With overdrive
Chassis # S812197
Engine # G702085
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Chassis # S-812354-DN
Engine # G-7644-8S
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Chassis # 812271
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Chassis # 818594
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Chassis # S 817644
Engine # G 4372-8S
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Chassis # 819005
Engine # G 9132-8
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Chassis # A 818123 DN
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Chassis # S815727BW
Engine # G8295-8S
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Chassis # 5811778
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Chassis # 810504DN
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Chassis # S812427DN
Engine # G7576-8S
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Chassis # S 812339 DN
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Chassis # S812042DN
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Engine # G 8040-8S
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Chassis # S 817650
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1957 |
| Price : | $3,645-$4,300 |
| Weight : | 2785 lbs | 1263.255 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3442 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
| Power : | 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 83.0 mm | 3.268 in. |
| Stroke : | 106.0 mm | 4.173 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
| Power : | 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5750 RPM |
| Torque : | 213 Ft-Lbs (289 NM) @ 4000 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 | |
4 Manual With overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1956 : | 3,685 |
| XK140 Production (1954-1957) : | 8,884 |
| : | 3347 roadsters, 2797 fixed-head coupes, and 2740 drophead coupes. |
| 1956 Jaguar XK-140 | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # S812197
Engine # G702085
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Engine # G-7644-8S
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Chassis # 812271
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 2875 lbs | 1304.078 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # 818594
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Chassis # S 817644
Engine # G 4372-8S
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Chassis # 819005
Engine # G 9132-8
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Chassis # A 818123 DN
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| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 2975 lbs | 1349.437 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
HardTop Coupe
Chassis # S815727BW
Engine # G8295-8S
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| Price : | $4,300 |
| Weight : | 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # 5811778
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Chassis # 810504DN
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Chassis # S812427DN
Engine # G7576-8S
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Chassis # S 812339 DN
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Chassis # S812042DN
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Engine # G 8040-8S
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Chassis # S 817650
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| Price : | $4,300 |
| Weight : | 3000 lbs | 1360.777 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Roadster
| Price : | $3,910 |
| Weight : | 2750 lbs | 1247.379 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Roadster
| Price : | $3,755 |
| Weight : | 2750 lbs | 1247.379 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $4,160 |
| Weight : | 2860 lbs | 1297.274 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $4,160 |
| Weight : | 2970 lbs | 1347.169 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.5 in | 1283 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Transverse wishbones with torsion bars Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00x16 |
| Wheels : | Steel disc |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Jaguar XK-140 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Jaguar XK-140?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 has a length of 176.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 has a width of 64.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Jaguar XK-140 cost when new?A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 cost approximately $3,645 to $4,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1956 Jaguar XK-140 have? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 had 6.00x16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1956 Jaguar XK-140 have? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 had Steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1956? A: Jaguar produced 3,685 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many XK140 were produced? A: Jaguar produced 8,884 examples of the XK140 from 1954 to 1957.Q: What engines did the 1956 Jaguar XK-140 have? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3442 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 2500 RPM Inline 6 (3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 213 Ft-Lbs (289 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1956 Jaguar XK-140 have? A: The 1956 Jaguar XK-140 had a 4 speed Manual With overdrive gearbox.