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Jaguar XK 140

By 1954 the XK 120 needed updating and the XK 140 was launched with body revisions and better brakes. An SE 3442cc engine was available giving 190bhp, or with the Jaguar C-type head to give 210bhp. Three body styles were available, the Roadster, Fixed Head Coupe and Drophead Coupe. In 1957 the XK 140 was replaced by the XK 150.

Jaguar XK140 - grille badge	Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe - boot badge	Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe grille. This grille was similar to the outgoing XK120 grille, but was now cast in one piece and the bars were thinner	Jaguar XK140 FHC	Jaguar XK140 DHC. The Drophead Coupe was the rarest of the XK140 models. It was better equipped than the Roadster, and had 2 occassional seats in the rear.
Jaguar XK140 DHC. In 1954 the XK140 was launched to replace the XK140. Using the same chassis and body parts of the XK120, the XK140 had many mechanical changes. Engine power was up to 190bhp or optional 210bhp, and there were better shock absorbers and steering rack.	Jaguar XK140 DHC. The Drophead Coupe was better equipped than the Roadster. The convertible top only folded down on top of the bootlid, and not out of sight.	Jaguar XK140 FHC	Jaguar XK140 FHC	Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe was the most expensive of the XK 140. The XK140 range included a Drophead Coupe and the best selling Roadster which had removable side screens and removable windscreen
Jaguar XK140 Roadster. In 1954 the XK140 was launched to replace the XK140. Most of the body pressings were the same as the XK120, but there was a different grille, bumpers and trim.	Jaguar XK140 Roadster. Roadster (or OTS = Open Two Seater) was the best selling version. The convertible hood could fold away out of sight, and there were detachable side screens (seen here)	Jaguar XK140 DHC. The Drophead Coupe and Fixed Head Coupe were better equipped than the Roadster; both were given wood veneer dashboard and trim in place of the Roadster's leather finish.	Jaguar XK140 - headlamp	Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe - rear lamp
Jaguar XK140 DHC. For the XK140, Jaguar moved the engine forward by 3inches to get a better weight distribution and improve cockpit space. Drophead Coupe and Fixed Head Coupe cars were given extra occassional seats in the rear.	Jaguar XK140 FHC	Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe - window	Jaguar XK140 - rear wheel. Cars with steel wheels had metal spats to cover the rear wheels, but cars with wire wheels did not have spats. Most XK140s had the optional wires.	Jaguar XK140 - front wheel. Wire wheels were optional

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