Jaguar XK 140
The Jaguar XK 140 is a sports car produced by the Automobile giant, Jaguar. The Jaguar XK 140 was released as a predecessor to the XK 120 model. The XK 140 model came with more upgrades like the shock absorbers instead of older lever design, increased suspension travel, rack and pinion and modern tires.
Jaguar XK 140
Engine
The power to the engine comes from the DOHC straight 6 engine that produces 142 kilo watts of power at the rate of 5500 rotations per minute and torque of 140 lb ft at the rate of 4000 rotations per minute.
The latest version of the sports car is provided with the C-type cylinder head, heavier front torsion bars, 2 inch sandcast H8 carburettors and twin exhaust pipes. This model is also called as XK 140 MC in the American markets. The maximum speed by the vehicle is 125 kilo meters per hour.
The front grille in the XK 140 model is designed similar to that of the XK 120 model, but is a one piece unit with thicker vertical slats. The interior features provided in the vehicle include air conditioning, leather upholstery, control panels, power doors and locks, power mirrors and height adjustable driver seat.
Safety Features
The safety features in the vehicle include traction control, electronic stability program, antilock braking system, curtain side air bags, side impact air bags, front side air bags, seat belt pretensioners and antiskid program. Apart from the exterior, the interior of the vehicle is also provided with entertainment system that includes CD and Cassette player and satellite radio.
