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Jaguar MKII History and Specification

The MK II range was an evolution of the earlier Jaguar 2.4 and 3.4 models. These cars were renamed in retrospect to the MK I 2.4 and 3.4. All engine sizes were fitted with the "B" type cylinder head. The Mk 1 models were in hindsight, somewhat overengineered (because of being the first Jaguar monococque design), and the window frames had been made much thicker than on other Jaguar models built on separate chassis. The Mk II featured a much larger glass area, with separate window frames being substituted for the Mk 1's heavy frames integrated into the door. The front and rear windshiekd were also larger. The interior became much brighter because of the increased glass area, and the dash was redesigned to place the speedometer and tachometer in front of the driver, with the ancilliary instruments and controls placed in the center. This general arrangement was to become a Jaguar "trademark" for the next 12 years, and was only changed with the introduction of the Series II XJ6 in 1973.

The Mk II became an instant success, and both then and now totally overshadowed the original 2.4 and 3.4 designs. The Mk II featured the same engine sizes, plus the addition of the 3.8 from the XK150. However the Mk II was never fitted (from the factory) with the latters 'S' specification engine with triple carburettors.

The Mk II was also significant as the car which spawned a host of variants during the 1960's from the S-Type of 1963, through the 420 of 1966. Each went upmarket, filling perceived gaps between the compact Jaguars and the MKX (later renamed as the 420G).

General information

Model:

Jaguar MK II

Year:

1960

Category:

Cabriolets/sport cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size:

2483 ccm (151.51 cubic inches)

Fuel type:

Gasoline

Fuel mixed driving:

11.6 litres/100 km (20.24 miles per gallon)

Drive:

Rear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine location:

Front, longitudinal

Displacement:

2483 ccm (151.51 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Inline, 6 cylinder

Max power:

121.70 PS (90 kW or 120 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.

Max torque:

195.00 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 143.8 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.

Compression:

8.0:1

Bore x stroke:

83.1 x 76.5 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburettor

Valves per cylinder:

2

Lubrication system:

Wet sump

Cooling system:

Liquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio:

0.0839 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors:

2

Passenger space:

5360 litres (1,416 gallons)

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient:

0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakes:

Disks

Rear brakes:

Disks

Brake details:

Antiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight:

1450 kg (3,196.7 pounds)

Overall length:

5000 mm (196.9 inches)

Overall width:

1860 mm (73.2 inches)

Overall height:

1600 mm (63.0 inches)

Wheelbase:

2900 mm (114.2 inches)

Fuel capacity:

90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of origin:

UK


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