Jaguar Mk II 2.4 litre
Overview
| Produced: |
1959-1967, 26322 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
As part of the new
The 2.4 is often unkindly referred to as being "sluggish", in reality it performed well for the period and was only shown-up against its high performance 3.4 and 3.8 siblings. The 2.4 used the same twin cam, straight six XK engine as its larger brothers, transmission choices included manual, manual overdrive, or automatic.
The 2.4 Mk II lived on until
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2483cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 76.5mm | 8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 mph | 17.3 s | 19 mpg | 120 bhp 5750 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870642953 | Jaguar Mk 2, (2.4 3.4 3.8 240 340) S/C E121/7 | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855202433 | Jaguar Mk 1 & Mk 2 Gold Portfolio 1955-69 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying guide - Jaguar Mk2 (1959-1967) |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2012 | |||
| Buying guide - Jaguar Mk2 (1959-1967) - How to buy a good example of a great sporting saloon. | ||||
| Article |
Let's take The Jag |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2009 | |||
| Let's take The Jag - Cop car, robber's car, race car - the Jaguar Mk2's pacy reputation has kept a high profile for 50 years. Read the truth behind the myths before blagging a hot motor. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Jaguar Mk2 |
90 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2008 | |||
| Buying Guide - Jaguar Mk2- The Jaguar Mk2 offered supercar performance and deft handling on its launch in 1959 - and today this compact saloon's appeal is stronger than ever. From restrained to rip-snorting, here's how to select the one you want. | ||||
| Article |
Reader's restored car - Jaguar Mk2 |
46 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2006 | |||
| Reader's restored car - Tell anyone you're going to turn a wreck of a Jaguar Mk2 into a great everyday car and they'll tell you you're mad. But that's what Brian Viney did, and he's not even slightly deranged. | ||||
| Article |
Treat yourself to Power & Luxury |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2005 | |||
| Treat yourself to Power & Luxury - Fast and sumptuous motoring takes many forms - just look at these five classics. But they all have one thing in common: you could own one for a lot less than you might think. Maserati Quattroporte, Ferrari 400 GT, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, Jensen Interceptor, Jaguar MK2. | ||||
| Article |
Restored Jaguar Mk2 - Custom cat |
31 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2003 | |||
| Restored Jaguar Mk2 - Custom cat - Andrew Chaddock's basket-case Mk2 resto went way beyond a simple rebuild. Sid Bennett takes a look at a 21st century toy. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Jaguar MkII Family |
122 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Jaguar MkII Family - No room for the Labradors in the E-type? You need a Sixties Jaguar saloon, sir: Will Holman show how to avoid a real dog. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar Mk2 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 27 July 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar Mk2 - The Mk2 offered supercar performance and sharp handling on debut in 1959. MATT GEORGE explains how to bag a good one today. | ||||
| Article |
Quick Buy - Jaguar Mk2 |
116 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2011 | |||
| Quick Buy - Jaguar Mk2 - Loved by racers, gentlemen, and gangsters alike, the Mk2 remains a superb classic. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar Mk2 (1959-1967) |
66 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 September 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar Mk2 (1959-1967) - The ultimate sporting saloon of its day, the Jaguar Mk2 offers much of the fun of an E-type at a fraction of the cost. Prices are picking up, buy as RICHARD DREDGE explains, this is still a bargain classic. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Jaguar MK2 (1959-1967) |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - Jaguar MK2 (1959-1967) - Fantastic performance, mouth watering design and space for all the family - it doesn't get much better than a Jaguar Mk2. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Jaguar Mk2 |
158 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2010 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Jaguar Mk2 - One of the most beautiful four-door saloons ever, with performance to match, the rakish Mk2 has always been a winner, argues Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Sunny delight |
86 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2009 | |||
| Sunny delight- This flamboyant Mk2 has had a toltal restoration - and all so it can once again trade paint with other racing Jags... | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Jaguar MK2 1959-1967 |
132 |
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| Publication | Octane February 2009 | |||
| Buying guide - Jaguar MK2 1959-1967- A doyen of the classic car scene, the Jaguar Mk2 is a very satisfactory buy-just as long as you buy wisely. | ||||
| Article |
Side by side 24 meets 234 |
60 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast September 2008 | |||
| Side by side 24 meets 234- Nigel Thorley comes across a rare car that competed with Jaguar's 2.4 litre saloon head on in the 1950s. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Jaguar MK2 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly July 2008 | |||
| Buyers guide - Jaguar MK2- Fast and stylish Jaguar's Mk2 was an instant classic that's just as desirable today. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Mk2 vs Pontiac Tempest |
22 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2007 | |||
| Jaguar Mk2 vs Pontiac Tempest - Out-grown the sports car but not ready to settle for a family hack? You need a nice practical car with a high-performance overload . SImon Goldsworthy tests two very different interpretations of the compact sports saloon theme. | ||||
| Article |
Daily express |
76 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2006 | |||
| Daily express - Would you dare to use a 1960s Jaguar every day in one of Europe's busiest cities? Meet the man who traded the chance to drive a new BMW for the British classic. Jaguar MK2 | ||||
| Article |
Morse code |
46 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast November 2005 | |||
| Morse code - Nigel Thorley meets up with one of the world's most famous Jaguars - the Inspector Morse Mark 2. | ||||
| Article |
The Mark 1 - An Alternative Perspective |
30 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2005 | |||
| The Mark 1 - An Alternative Perspective - Jaguar Mark 1 & 2 Saloons - Anniversary Year (50 years since launch). | ||||
| Article |
Pacemaker - Jaguar Mk2 |
96 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2005 | |||
| Pacemaker - Jaguar’s Mk2 set new standards of ’grace, space and pace’ for ’60s saloons, but can it compete on today’s roads? With a few tweaks, it can, says Martyn Buckley. | ||||
| Article |
Magnificent Mark 2 |
82 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2005 | |||
| Magnificent Mark 2 - Nigel Thorley checks out a very low mileage Mark 2 with lots of interesting history. | ||||
| Article |
Around The World in 80 Dismays Part 3 |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2004 | |||
| Around The World in 80 Dismays Part 3 - Andrew Thompson finishes the story of his Mark 2 restoration. | ||||
| Article |
Grace Pace & Space - Modifying Jaguar MKII |
82 |
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| Publication | Classics August 2004 | |||
| Grace Pace & Space - Modifying Jaguar MKII - Is it possible to improve on a classic Jaguar? Several companies have tried. Mike Renaut compares three MKIIs comprising very different DNA. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five Jaguar Saloons |
61 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2004 | |||
| Marque Five Jaguar Saloons - There have been some superb classic Jaguar saloons over the years; but which make the best buys today? Paul Guinness takes a look at five of them in the first of our new marque five series.,Jaguar Mk2, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar Mk Ten, Jaguar SJ6, Jaguar XK40 | ||||
| Article |
Home Maintenance - A Jaguar Mark 2 Manual Choke Conversion |
22 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2003 | |||
| Home Maintenance - A Jaguar Mark 2 Manual Choke Conversion. | ||||
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