Jaguar MK VIII
Overview
| Produced: |
1956-1959, 6247 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
The Jaguar Mk VIII took over from the Mk VIIM in
Many Mk VIII Jaguars came equipped with optional automatic transmission which incorporated a novel "speed hold" device for overtaking and fast hill climbing. The engine of the Mk VIII came with a version of the racing C-type cylinder head, this helped push the cars top speed way past
The Mk VIII was replaced in
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3442cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 106mm | 8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.75inch | 2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 mph | 11.6 s | 18 mpg | 210 bhp 5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870642279 | Jaguar XK 120 / 140 / 150 / 150S & Mk 7, 8 & 9 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - Jaguar MKVII-IX 1950-61 |
104 |
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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 |
132 |
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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 |
Buyers Datafile - Jaguar MK VII-IX |
136 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 1998 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Jaguar MK VII-IX. | ||||
| Article |
Back on the road again |
58 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2010 | |||
| Back on the road again - Club General Manager, Graham Searle, recounts the work getting his beloved Mark VIII back on the road in 2009. | ||||
| Article |
New money meets old |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2007 | |||
| New money meets old - Nigel Thorley and Trevor Miller compare two of the 1950s best known prestige british saloons - the Jaguar Mark VIII and Bentley S1. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Jaguar MK 7-9 |
24 |
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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 |
38 |
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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. | ||||
| Article |
The Heavy Mob |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2004 | |||
| The Heavy Mob - Few large saloons better evoke ’50s extravagance than a BMW 501 V8 ’Baroque Angel’, Mercedes-Benz 300c ’Adenauer’ or Jaguar MkVIII, says Andrew Roberts. | ||||
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