Jaguar XK120
The XK120 combined flowing post-war coachwork with Jaguar’s pioneering twin-cam straight-six.
- Power
- 160 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 120 mph
- Est. value
- $83k
About the Jaguar XK120
Unveiled in 1948, the XK120 established Jaguar’s reputation for fast and elegant post-war sports cars. The standard roadster uses a 3.4-litre twin-cam straight-six with a four-speed manual gearbox. Steel-bodied production followed the earliest aluminium cars in 1950, making that construction appropriate to a 1951 example. The 12,055-car count includes all XK120 body styles, while the value estimate and 1,295 kg kerb figure relate to roadsters. The sprint is a published estimate, not a measured result for this particular car.
Jaguar XK120 specs
The Jaguar XK120 produces 160 bhp (119 kW) and 264 Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.9 seconds and has a top speed of 120 mph (193 km/h).
| Make | Jaguar |
|---|---|
| Model | XK120 |
| Trim | Roadster / Open Two-Seater (standard 160 hp) |
| Years | 1948–1954 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 12,055 built |
| Engine | 3.4L naturally aspirated DOHC inline-6 petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,441 cc (3.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 160 bhp (119 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 264 Nm (195 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,295 kg (2,855 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 124 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Jaguar XK120 worth?
A typical Jaguar XK120 is estimated to be worth $83,000 (about £62,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Jaguar XK120 rarity in CarSpot
The Jaguar XK120 is an Epic card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 63 out of 100. Supercars and serious performance cars, typically worth around £100,000 to £250,000. An Epic card is worth 80 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Jaguar XK120 fun facts
- The first 242 production XK120s had aluminium panels over an ash frame.
- Jaguar added a fixed-head coupé body style to the XK120 range in 1951.
