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The Jaguar XK 140 replaced the famous XK 120 and was brought onto the market in 1954. The XK 140 was an evolution of the XK 120 with some visual differences and technical improvements. The handsome and dynamic features remained largely unchanged. New was the grille, which counted fewer vertical bars; the rear lights were larger, the bumpers were thicker, and the front indicators, which were placed on the front of the front wing. The important technical improvement was that the XK 140 was provided with a rack and pinion steering which greatly improved steering and driving. De 3.4-litre XK engine was increased by an extra 30 hp. and produced a standard 190 hp. from that time onwards. XK 140s that were provided with the SE option ("Special Equipment") were fitted with an engine giving 210 hp. Like the XK 120, the XK 140 was available as roadster, a larger DHC (Drop Head Coupe) and as FHC (Fixed Head Coupe) with a fixed steel roof. The XK 140
was built until 1957 and was succeeded by the Six cylinder
in line engine (DOHC) Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupe (DHC), year 1956. Chassis number: S818015, engine number RA 4644-9 (E-type 3.8 Litre straight Port 265 bhp.) Colour dark British Racing Green with a beige leather interior and a black hood. This fantastic Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupe is in excellent condition and the car drives fantastic. This Jaguar XK 140 features the powerful RA type Straight Port XK engine as used in the early E-type series 1 giving an extra 55 horsepower as compared to the original engine. Further more the automobile sports green enameled wire wheels, two chrome wing mirrors, a mohair hood and a Kenlow electric cooling fan. Price: on request, please call. E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl |
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