Jaguar Mk X 3.8 litre
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1964, 12961 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
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Jaguar entered the motoring history books in 1961 with the gargantuan Mk X, Britains widest car, a record that it still holds even today. The massive Mk X was in many ways a tour-de-force for Jaguar incorporating many features unique for this size. Standard mechanical items included power steering, independent rear suspension, a limited slip diff' and of course the E-type 3.8 litre engine.
The Mk X came with a large four door saloon body built on a unitary construction floor pan (as opposed to the old Mk IX separate chassis), the car had a strange blend of Jaguar and American styling influences which looked bulky from some angles.
The 3.8 litre Mk X made way for 4.2 version in 1964, over 13,000 3.8 cars had been built by then.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3781cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 87mm x 106mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| SU 2inch | 3 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | - | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | - | |
| Suspension | Front | - |
| Rear | - | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114mph | 10.8s | 15mpg | 265bhp @5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc | Dunlop-Bridge type |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 10' | 4' 10" | 4' 10" | 16' 10" | 6' 4" | ||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 4 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * * * | * * * - - |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1400 | £3250 | £7000 | 26-Oct-06 |
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