1959 Jaguar Mark 2

Jaguar’s mid-size four-door sedan, known in England as a Saloon was the Mark 2 which was produced in great numbers from 1959 to 1967. It was eventually replaced outright by the XJ6.

typeSeries Production Car
production years1959 – 1967
built atEngland
engineInline-6
positionFront, Longitudinal
aspirationNatural
ignitionLucas Distributor & Coil
block materialCast Iron w/Aluminum Cylinder Head
valvetrainChain-Driven DOHC
fuel feed2 SU Carburetors, HD8 2
displacement3781 cc / 230.73 in³
bore87.0 mm / 3.425 in
stroke106.0 mm / 4.1732 in
power175.2 kw / 235.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output62.15 bhp per litre
torque352.5 nm / 260.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
body / frameUnitary Steel MOnocoque w/Front Steel Subframe
driven wheelsRWD
wheel typeSteel Disc
front brakesDunlop Discs w/Servo Assist
f brake size9.5 x 279 mm / 0.375 x 11.0 in
rear brakesDunlop Discs w/Servo Assist
r brake size9.5 x 254 mm / 0.375 x 10.0 in
steeringRack & Pinion
f suspensionWishbones w/Torsion Bars, Hydrualic Telescopic Dampers
r suspensionLower Wishbones & Half-Shafts w/Transverse Links, Twin Coil Springs, Hydrualic Telescopic Dampers
transmission4-Speed Manual
tran clutchBorg & Beck 10
gear ratios3.377:1, 1.860:1, 1.283:1, 1.00:1
final drive3.31:1