1957 Jaguar XK 140 MC
Body Type: Roadster
Chassis No.G8248-8S, Cross braced steel
Engine No. S812619
Body color: White
Interior: Red
Mileage: 78,564
Value: $90K
Engine: In-line twin cam 6 Cylinder /Production dates: 1954-1957 / Number built: 445 / Wheelbase: 2500 mm / In Track Front: 51.5 in / In Track Rear: 51.5 in / Length: 176 in / Weight: 1200 kg / Compression: 9:01 / Transmission: engine mounted 4-speed / Suspension: Independent torsion bars with telescopic shock absorbers, Independent coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers/ Steering: Front: Rack & pinion, Rear: Rigid Axle with semi-ellipitcal springs and telescopic shock absorbers / Brakes: Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel drums / Torque: 213.00 Ft-Lbs (288.8 NM) @ 4000.00 RPM / Top Speed: 235 kph / Bore X Stroke: 86x100 mm / Displacement: 210.00 CU IN. | 3441.9 cc. | 3.4 L. / Horse Power: 210.00 BHP (154.6 KW) @ 5750.00 RPM / Performance: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) Acceleration: 9.15 s
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The Jaguar XK-140 was introduced in 1954 and produced for a short time, ending in 1956. As such, these vehicles are very rare. The Xk-140MC are an even rarer breed.
The 'M' represented 'Modified' while the 'C' was for the C-Type racing head. The very sporty XK-140MC produced 210 and could race from zero-to-sixty in less than 8.5 seconds.
Top speed was over 120 mph.
In 1954 Jaguar introduced the XK140 as a replacement for the highly successful Jaguar XK120 that had first appeared in 1948. The XK Series was conceived by William Lyons as a sleek automobile
that sat atop a short wheelbase in two-seat roadster configuration powered by a twin-cam engine. The XK120, named because of its 120 mph top speed, was powered by an engine that produced 160
horsepower. The 'X' represented the 'experimental' engine type while the letter 'K' was the sequence. The XK140 received a larger 190 horsepower engine, rack-and-pinion steering, and more
interior space. Interior space was gained by the repositioning of the engine and firewall, thus keeping the dimensions of the chassis identical to the XK120. A Special Equipment package was
available that included Dayton wire wheels and a 210 horsepower engine, the result of C-Type heads and dual exhaust.
The XK legacy continued with outright victories at LeMans in 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957. This 24 hour grueling marathon is a true test of speed and endurance. The XK-Series proved to be the best.
Production continued through 1957 when it was replaced by the XK150. The XK140 carried on the success started by the XK120. The OTS version proved again to be the most popular with sales for
the DHC and Fixed versions still respectable. In Jaguar lingo, 'OTS' refers to 'open two-seater' or 'roadster' while 'DHC' represents 'drophead coupe'. The roadster versions often featured
removable side curtains instead of windows. The top could be folded behind the seats and conveniently hidden by the rear shroud. The DHC body has roll-up windows, wood interior, and an
attached top that, when folded, would stick-up above the body.
