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was there a xk130?
was it a prototype or a racer.
steve
was it a prototype or a racer.
steve
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https://www.hirethings.co.nz/asset/show/4543-xk130-jaguar-xk120-replica-classic-sports-car-motoring
Made up of a 120 and Nissan.
https://www.jaguarclub.com/en/model/jaguar-xk130/
https://www.jaguardriversbop.co.nz/jaguar-concepts-powered-by-jaguar-and-oddities/
Does not exist, only evidence is a scale model. So who knows? Apparently a modified 120 with a 3.8?
Made up of a 120 and Nissan.
https://www.jaguarclub.com/en/model/jaguar-xk130/
https://www.jaguardriversbop.co.nz/jaguar-concepts-powered-by-jaguar-and-oddities/
Does not exist, only evidence is a scale model. So who knows? Apparently a modified 120 with a 3.8?
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ok yes i had stumbled apone the jaguar club page. and it got me curious
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In reality, if I recall correctly, the XK's were designated by alleged top speed.
So slapping a 3.8 into a 120 would probably give you 130, but then you have the 140 with a 3.4 and oh, dear.
So slapping a 3.8 into a 120 would probably give you 130, but then you have the 140 with a 3.4 and oh, dear.
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righto. yeah the mercedes number system was pretty convoluted, the volvo numbering was a bit more rational.
almost done with my grading, then its all car projects for a week or two.
almost done with my grading, then its all car projects for a week or two.