COMPARE THE JAGUAR XK120 (OTS)  AND THE JAGUAR XK120 (DHC)

The XK120 Open Two-Seater (OTS), built as a racecar, was introduced by Jaguar at the 1949 London Auto Show.  Based on overwhelming public response, Jaguar placed the car in production in 1950.  To further increase interest in the car, Jaguar introduced the Fixed-Head Coupe (FHC) or hardtop version in 1952.  In 1953, the Drop-Head Coupe (DHC), a convertible with improved sophistication and weather worthiness, was unveiled.  Specialty Auto-sports, inc. has chosen to concentrate its efforts on the DHC as the most desirable of the three models.  

The table below is a point-by-point comparison of the major features of the two models offered by Specialty Auto-sports, Inc.  The one common element of the two models is the chassis and driveline which is identical.

 

MajorFeature  Drop Head Coupe (DHC)  Open Two Seater (OTS)
Engine Fuel injected 195 hp 4.0L I6 Fuel injected 195 hp 4.0L I6
Transmission Automatic Overdrive or 5 Speed Manual Automatic Overdrive or 5 Speed Manual
Differential open with 2.73 ratio or higher open with 2.73 ratio or higher
Front Suspension Unequal length upper and lower arm - adjustable coil over shocks Unequal length upper and lower arm - adjustable coil over shocks
Rear suspension straight axle - adjustable coil over shocks straight axle - adjustable coil over shocks
Brakes power 4 wheel disc power 4 wheel disc
Steering Manual or Power rack and pinion Manual or Power rack and pinion
exhaust single w/twin tip -  catalytic converters single w/twin tip -  catalytic converters
Wheels direct bolt custom steel wheels-hubcaps direct bolt custom steel wheels-hubcaps
Tires Radial Radial
Interior Leather Leather
Windshield Body integrated frame Bolt on frame
Convertible top Canvas fold down with boot Canvas removable - rear storage
Door windows power rollup removable curtains-frames
Rear "Jump Seat" yes no
Custom walnut dash and garnish yes no
locking doors yes no

Both models enjoy use or availability of: AC-heat-defrost, cruise control, tilt column, electronic gauges, seat belts, trunk storage, courtesy lights, accessory plug, windshield washer, AM-FM-CD stereo, much more.