The “120” in the car’s name refers to its top speed—120 miles per hour (even faster with the windshield removed). 1949. In [year], the XK-120’s windshield was replaced with a smaller “aero windshield.” Officials from the Royal Automobile Club conducted the necessary measurements and recorded the car’s average speed at 132.6 miles per hour. However, when the passenger-side window was also removed, a speed of 135 miles per hour was achieved. This model set several speed records and also competed successfully in various races at the Le Mans circuit in 1953 and 1954. The car is equipped with a 6-cylinder engine with two carburetors.
