Jaguar XK140

Jaguar XK140
XK140 open two-seater or roadster 1954
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Cars
Production1954–1957
AssemblyCoventry, England
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-seat roadster
2-seat convertible
2-seat coupé
LayoutFR layout
Dimensions
Length176 in (4,470 mm)[1]
Width64.5 in (1,638 mm)
Kerb weight3,136–3,248 lb (1,422–1,473 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar XK120
SuccessorJaguar XK150

The Jaguar XK140 is a sports car manufactured by Jaguar between 1954 and 1957 as the successor to the XK120. Upgrades included more interior space, improved brakes, rack and pinion steering, increased suspension travel, and telescopic shock absorbers instead of the older lever arm design.

  1. ^ Unique Cars and Parts: Jaguar XK140 Specifications. www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved 2013-02-08.