XK140

Production years:1954 - 1957

The XK140 externally was identifiable by the more substantial bumper bars, cast radiator grille and internally by occasional rear seating and other trim changes. To provide more room inside, the engine was moved forward by 3 inches and for the first time an automatic transmission was available as an option. The XK140 was also produced in the same three styles as the XK120, Roadster, Drop Head Coupe and Fixed Head Coupe and remained in production until 1957.

MODEL SUMMARY

MODEL TYPE

PRODUCTION DATES

ENGINE RANGE:

0 - 60 MPH:

TOP SPEED:

XK Sportscars

1954 - 1957

3.4 Coupe

8.4 seconds

121.1 mph

XK140 Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

3.4 Coupe

Engine (cc)

3442

Bore and Stroke (mm)

83 x 106

Compression Ratio

8:1 (7:1/9:1 optional)

BHP

190

@RPM

5500

Torque (lb ft)

210

@RPM

2500

Fuellling

2x SU carbs

Engine Performance

3.4 Coupe

Top Speed

121.1 mph

0 - 60 mph

8.4 seconds

Fuel Consumption

16-18 mpg

model Specifications

3.4 Coupe

Transmission

4-speed (3 synchro)

Wheel Size (in)

16, steel or wire

Suspension (Front)

Ind wishbone, torsion bar

Suspension (Rear)

Live axle, leaf spring

Brakes

4-wheel drum

Model Dimensions

3.4 Litre Coupe

Length (in)

176

Width (in)

64.5

Height (in)

52.5 (55 fhc)

Wheelbase (in)

102

Front Track (in)

51.5

Rear Track (in)

51.375

Weight (Cwt)

28 (29 dhc)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

  • Lucas fog lamps
  • Fitted luggage (two suitcases to match trim)
  • Boot lid chromed luggage rack
  • Choice of Radiomobile radios with fitting kits
  • Aero screens to replace full length split screen
  • Underbody steel shield for adverse road conditions
  • Bucket front seats
  • Dunlop racing tyres
  • High-lift camshafts
  • C-type cylinder head
  • 2in H8 SU carburettors
  • Close ratio gearbox
  • Wire wheels
  • Dual exhaust system
  • Chrome wheel rimbellishers for steel wheels
  • White-finished Bluemel steering wheel
  • Windscreen washers
  • Dunlop Road Speed whitewall tyres
  • Cutaway rear spats for wire-wheeled cars

Chassis Numbers

MODEL

DRIVER SIDE

CHASSIS NO. COMMENCED

NUMBER MADE

XK140 OTS

RHD

800001

73

XK140 OTS

LHD

810001

3281

XK140 FHC

RHD

804001

843

XK140 FHC

LHD

814001

1965

XK140 DHC

RHD

807001

476

XK140 DHC

LHD

807001

2310

CLUB EVENTS

CLUB NEWS

Parade cars for Wroxall

XK Round Britain coastal drive

MODEL CONTACTS

Paul Skilleter

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