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1948 - Jaguar - XK 120 Roadster

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1. XK 120 Roadster 1948
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model XK 120 Roadster
Production Year 1948
Country
Designer William Lyons
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2591 mm     (102 in)
Front Track 1295 mm     (51 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 4420 mm     (174 in)
Width 1562 mm     (61,5 in)
Height 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1295 kg     (2852,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
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 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 264 N.m     (194,8 lb.ft ,  26,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 227,9 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 123,6 HP/ton    (92,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 46,5 HP/litre    (34,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7,3 s
0 - 60 mph 10 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 27,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 201 km/h   (124,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,64 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)