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1955 - Jaguar - XK 140 Roadster

Technical Specs of This Model
1. XK 140 Roadster 1955
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model XK 140 Roadster
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2591 mm     (102 in)
Front Track 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Rear Track 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Length 4470 mm     (176 in)
Width 1645 mm     (64,8 in)
Height 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Ground Clearance 181 mm     (7,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1422 kg     (3132,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 63,6 litre   (14 Imp gal ,  16,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,63
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Jaguar
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3442 cc     (210,04 cu in)
Bore 83 mm     (3,27 in)
Stroke 106 mm     (4,17 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,78
Unitary Capacity 573,67 cc/cylinder    (35,01 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 190 HP     (141,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 285 N.m     (210,3 lb.ft ,  29,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 246 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 133,6 HP/ton    (99,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 55,2 HP/litre    (41,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 9,5 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 209 km/h   (129,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,9 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,1 m    (33,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)