Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Jaguar Mark 2, on French Paris plates. The Mark 2 gained a reputation as a capable car among criminals and law enforcement alike; the 3.8 litre model being particularly fast with its 220 bhp (164 kW) engine driving the car from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.5 seconds and to a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h) with enough room for five adults.
The Jaguar S-Type is a luxury saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars in the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1968. Announced in 30 September 1963 [ 1 ] it was a technically more sophisticated development of the Mark 2 , offering buyers a more luxurious alternative without the size and expense of the Mark X .
V-8 engines were produced by the Daimler Company in displacements of 2.5 L (153 cu in) (1959-1968) and 4.5 L (275 cu in) (1959-1968). Designed for Daimler by Edward Turner, they were initially used in the SP250 sports car and the Majestic Major saloon respectively; ultimately, the 2.5 L was mostly used in the Daimler 2.5 V8 (later named V8-250) saloon made with Jaguar Mark 2 unit bodies from ...
Jaguar's big seller in the U.S. remains the E-type sports cars, but the 420 sedan offers just as unique a combination of qualities in its own field. For a reasonable basic price of $5900, Jaguar offers brisk performance, outstanding braking, excellent handling and ride, quality finish, and luxury in abundance, all in an automobile that's easy ...
Cars introduced in 1960 (34 P) Cars introduced in 1961 (54 P) Cars introduced in 1962 (62 P) ... (motor car) ARO M461; Aston Martin DB4; Aston Martin DP212; Aston ...
Jaguar Mk IIs have been owned by some famous Brits, including the man behind the Great Train Robbery and the actor who played Hagrid in 'Harry Potter' movies. 1967 Jaguar Mk II 3.4L 4-Speed Is Our ...
1986–1994 Daimler XJ40 new car and new engine as prescribed by British Leyland, the 1986 XJ40 Jaguar body could not accept Jaguar's V12 engine; 1993–1994 Daimler Majestic XJ40 wheelbase extended by 5 inches (130 mm); 3.2- and 4-litre engines available; 1993–1994 Daimler Double-Six XJ81 6-litre engine, intended to take 75% of group V12 sales
Almost as soon as the new compact Jaguar 2.4-litre was released, there was pressure on Jaguar to fit the 3.4-litre engine to it. This was duly done in February 1957, the car being known as the Jaguar 3.4-litre. The designation "Mark 1" for these cars was applied retrospectively, after the release of the Mark 2 in 1959.