These are standard specifications for the 1955 Jaguar XK-140, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual
Chassis # S 810715 DN
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Chassis # S811883
Engine # G 6401-8S
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Chassis # S 810416
Engine # G1461-85
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Chassis # S814865
Engine # G5328-8S
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Chassis # S817559DN
Engine # G3144-8S
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Chassis # 810765
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Chassis # S811687
Engine # G5224-8S
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Chassis # S 8111049
Engine # G-2212-8S
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Chassis # S811918
Engine # G6037-8S
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Chassis # S814293 DN
Engine # G3719 8S
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Chassis # S 818857
Engine # G 8781-8S
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Chassis # S811630D/N
Engine # G 4870-8S
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1957 |
| Price : | $3,455-$4,100 |
| Weight : | 2760 lbs | 1251.915 kg |
Performance
| 1/4 Mile : | 17.4 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 120 mph | 193.08 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
| Power : | 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 210 Ft-Lbs (285 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 |
4 Manual , 5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1955 : | 3,573 |
| XK140 Production (1954-1957) : | 8,884 |
| : | 3347 roadsters, 2797 fixed-head coupes, and 2740 drophead coupes. |
| 1955 Jaguar XK-140 | |
Dimension(s)
Sports Roadster
Chassis # S 810715 DN
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Engine # G 6401-8S
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Engine # G1461-85
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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
Chassis # S814865
Engine # G5328-8S
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| Price : | $3,800 |
| Weight : | 2865 lbs | 1299.542 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 # S817559DN
Engine # G3144-8S
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| Price : | $3,800 |
| 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. |
140M Sports Roadster
Chassis # 810765
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| Price : | $3,600 |
| Weight : | 2755 lbs | 1249.647 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. |
140M Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $3,950 |
| Weight : | 2870 lbs | 1301.81 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. |
140M Convertible
| Price : | $3,950 |
| 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. |
140MC Sports Roadster
Chassis # S811687
Engine # G5224-8S
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Chassis # S 8111049
Engine # G-2212-8S
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Chassis # S811918
Engine # G6037-8S
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| Price : | $3,750 |
| Weight : | 2755 lbs | 1249.647 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. |
140MC Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # S814293 DN
Engine # G3719 8S
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| Price : | $4,100 |
| 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. |
140MC Convertible
Chassis # S 818857
Engine # G 8781-8S
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Chassis # S811630D/N
Engine # G 4870-8S
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| Price : | $4,100 |
| Weight : | 2980 lbs | 1351.705 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. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent; transverse wishbones and anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00x16 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Jaguar XK-140 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Jaguar XK-140?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 has a length of 176.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 has a width of 64.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Jaguar XK-140 cost when new?A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 cost approximately $3,455 to $4,100 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Jaguar XK-140? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 was offered as a 140M Convertible, 140M Hardtop Coupe, 140M Sports Roadster, 140MC Convertible, 140MC Hardtop Coupe, 140MC Sports Roadster, Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Sports Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1955 Jaguar XK-140 have? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 had 6.00x16 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1955? A: Jaguar produced 3,573 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many XK140 were produced? A: Jaguar produced 8,884 examples of the XK140 from 1954 to 1957.Q: What engine did the 1955 Jaguar XK-140 have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Jaguar XK-140 was a Inline 6 (3441 cc | 210.0 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Jaguar XK-140 have? A: The 1955 Jaguar XK-140 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual.