Production: 1948 - 1954
Production Type: Mass Production
Produced: 12055
The Jaguar XK120 was a first sports car since SS 100 production ended in 1939. Beginning in 1948, the first 242 cars wore wood-framed open 2-seater bodies with aluminium panels. Production switched to the 1cwt or 51 kg (112 lb) heavier all-steel in early 1950. The "120" in the name referred to the aluminium car's 120 mph (193 km/h) top speed, which made it the world's fastest production car at the time of its launch. The XK120 was eaven faster with the windscreen removed. A version with a smaller engine (2,0 L, 4-cylinder) designated the XK100 and intended for the UK market was cancelled prior to production.
Engine
3.4 L XK I6 – 160 bhp, 119 kW, 5000 rpm
3.4 L XK I6 SE – 180 bhp, 134 kW, 5300 rpm
Transmission
4-Speed Manual
Acceleration
10 Seconds (0-97 kmh / 0-60 mph)
Body Style
2-Door Fixed-head Coupé (FHC)
2-Door Drophead Coupé (DHC)
Open Two-seater (OTS) / Roadster
Dimensions
Length:
4,394 mm / 173 in
Width:
1,562 mm / 61.5 in
Height:
1,334 mm / 52.5 in
Wheelbase
2,591 mm / 102 in
Weight
1286 kg / 2,835 lb
Drophead Coupé
Production: 12,045 (LHD: 1,660, RHD: 10,385)
Open Two-seater (Roadster)
Production: 7,606 (LHD: 1,170, RHD: 6,436)
Fixed-head Coupé
Production: 2,671 (LHD: 195, RHD: 2,477)
LT (Lightweight)
Production: 3 (As a beckup for competition at Le Mans 1951)
Jaguar XK120 DHC
Jaguar XK120 OTS
Jaguar XK120 FHC
Jaguar XK120 3.4L
Jaguar XK120 SE
Jaguar XK120 LT
Jaguar XK120 M