Jaguar Mk VII
| Produced: |
1950-1954, 20908 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
In
The body of the Mk VII was all new and featured contemporary styling elements typical of the early 1950's. The interior of the Mk VII was well equipped and featured the usual wood and leather expected of a car in this class. Amongst the options available on the Mk VII were automatic and overdrive gearboxes and even a race proven "C-type" cylinder head.
The Mk VII was finally superseded by the updated Mk VIIM in
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3442cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 106mm | 8 |
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.75inch | 2 |
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 mph | 13.6 s | 18 mpg | 160 bhp 5200 |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
The real heavies |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2011 | |||
| The real heavies - Forget the Mk2 - as underworld chariots the Jaguars Mk VII-IX were in a criminal league of their own. Jaguar MK VII, Jaguar MK IX, Wolseley 6/90. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Jaguar MKVII-IX 1950-61 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2009 | |||
| Buying guide - Jaguar MKVII-IX 1950-61- It's an unlikely racer, but Stirling Moss managed all right - and these luxury saloons hurtle in comfort. Here's how to find the one you want. | ||||
| Article |
Data file: Jaguar MkVII, VIII, IX |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2004 | |||
| Data file: Jaguar MkVII, VIII, IX - Grace, pace and space chosen by royalty and rally drivers alike. | ||||
| Article |
Skin deep - Jaguar MK7 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2011 | |||
| Skin deep - Jaguar MK7 - It's solid and it runs beautifully, so why has this Jaguar MK7 polarised opinion amongst enthusiasts? | ||||
| Article |
A remarkable Mark VII |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2007 | |||
| A remarkable Mark VII | ||||
| Article |
Timewarp Classics: No 13 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25 May 2006 | |||
| Timewarp Classics: No 13 - ANDREW ROBERTS continues CCW's travels through time by taking us back to 1950, the year that saw the launch of the Jaguar Mk VII saloon, as car that helped transform the fledgling company from upstart to star. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Jaguar MK 7-9 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 November 2005 | |||
| Buying power - Jaguar MK 7-9 - These big early Jaguars offer a lot of style and class...but they can also offer a lot of potentially expensive rust problems, too. So, best to read RICHARD GUNN's guide to getting one that's as good as possible in the first place, so you can start enjoying it straight away. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Jaguar MK VII -IX |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 28 October 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Jaguar MK VII -IX - Built 1950-61, four-door, five-seater saloon. Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. Six-cylinder, 3422cc and 3781cc 6-cyl DOHC engine. | ||||
