When we think of Jaguar sports cars, generally, the legendary E-Type is what springs to mind. Under that swooping body and long nose hid either a V6 or V12 engine, while coupé or convertible formats allowed for a customizable driving experience. But before the E-Type came the XK120, Jaguar's answer to a world that - post-war - prescribed to a "bigger is better" ethos. As such, it was the world's fastest production car in 1948, thanks to its 120 MPH top speed - hence the name. The XK120 was conc...
When we think of Jaguar sports cars, generally, the legendary E-Type is what springs to mind. Under that swooping body and long nose hid either a V6 or V12 engine, while coupé or convertible formats allowed for a customizable driving experience. But before the E-Type came the XK120, Jaguar's answer to a world that - post-war - prescribed to a "bigger is better" ethos. As such, it was the world's fastest production car in 1948, thanks to its 120 MPH top speed - hence the name. The XK120 was conc...
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