Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe

Overview

Produced: 1953-1954, 1769 produced.
Types: Drophead Coupe, 2 doors

The last variant of the new Jaguar sportscar range, the XK120 Drophead Coupe, arrived in 1953. The original XK120 Roadster had captured the imagination of the press and public in 1948, 5 years before the more practical Drophead Coupe became available. This elegant car offered a snug, well trimmed and equipped cockpit that did away with the draughty side-screens of the Roadster version.

The XK120 Drophead Coupe featured the same well designed mechanicals as its Fixed Head Coupe and Roadster sisters, including the excellent six cylinder XK engine, which in later versions of the XK120 could develop 180bhp. In 1954 the XK120 range was superseded by the heavier looking XK140.Practical Classics  December 2000 - Featuring Buyers Guide Jaguar XK120-150 available.  Click here to view in our shop.

Source: Motorbase

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
3442cc 0   83mm x 106mm 8.1

Fuel System

Type Number Comment
SU 1.75inch 2  

Transmission

Type Gears Comment
Automatic 4  

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
119mph 9.5s 17.5s 16mpg 160bhp @5000  
122mph     12mpg    

Brakes

Front Rear Comment
Drum Drum  

Dimensions

Wheelbase Track Length Width Weight
(CWT)
Turning Circle
Front Rear
8' 6" 4' 7" 4' 6" 14' 6" 5' 1.5"    

Body

Type Seats Doors Comment
Drophead Coupe 2 2  

Maintainability

Mechanics Bodywork
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Valuation

Poor Average Excellent Last Updated
£12500 £21000 £34000 26-Oct-06
Please note the valuation prices provided indicate likely value in the United Kingdom. Values in other countries may vary

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