Jaguar 420G
Overview
| Produced: |
1966-1970, 5763 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Limousine |
In
As with the Mk X the 420G offered an immense bodyshell and was often used for chauffeur driven work, a divided limousine body was available although only a handful were built. After the models demise in
Further information submitted:
8:1 compression ratio gave a (claimed) 250 BHP. 9:1 gave (claimed) 265BHP. The difference was brought about by domed pistons for the 9:1 version, similar to the E-Type.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4235cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 92.07mm x 106mm | 8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 2inch | 3 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 mph | 10.4 s | 265 bhp 5400 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200813 | Jaguar Mk 10, (3.8 4.2) & 420G S/C E136/2 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Ghost of the past - 1961-70 Jaguar MKX/420G |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2009 | |||
| Ghost of the past - 1961-70 Jaguar MKX/420G Despite physically overshadowing the compact jaguars of the Sixties, the MkX has faded into near obscurity. Discover why it's worth seeking one out. | ||||
| Article |
Supersize Meow! |
40 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2007 | |||
| Supersize Meow! - Can a large luxury saloon be a versatile classic? We try two of the largest ever to grace British raods, the Jaguar 420G and Daimler Sovereign. | ||||
| Article |
Forgotten Feline |
46 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2007 | |||
| Forgotten Feline - Nigel Thorley takes a look back at the Jaguar Mark X and 420G models after being prompted by member R. Pritchard. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar S-Type/420 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30th June 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar S-Type/420 - The Mk2, the E-Type, the XJ6....Oh yes, wasn’t there something called the S-Type too? RiCHARD GUNN looks at buying the Jaguar even enthusiasts forget about. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar MK X/420G |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 7th April 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar MK X/420G - Few mainstream Sixties classics are as utterly imposing on the road as Jaguar's Mk X/420G. Richard Gunn looks at how to buy Coventry's country house on wheels. | ||||
| Article |
Club Refurbishment Projects - Part Thirty One |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2004 | |||
| Club Refurbishment Projects - Part Thirty One - This month Dave Marks Garage continues the work of rebuilding the rear independent suspension of the 420 saloon. Except where indicated, the same work applies to the Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas Series 2 we are working on for the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. | ||||
| Article |
420 Project - Part Thirty |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2004 | |||
| 420 Project - Part Thirty - Last month, Dave and Bob completed the work on the front axle, now attention is turned to the rear independent suspension subframe of the 420. The work covered is also applicable to the many other Jaguar models, from the 1960s S-type, through Mark X/420G, E-type series XJs and most XJ-Ss. | ||||
| Article |
420 Project - Part Twenty Nine |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2004 | |||
| 420 Project - Part Twenty Nine - Continuing on from last month, Dave and Bob are working on the rebuild of the front axle assembly. Front axel rebuild- 2. | ||||
| Article |
420 Project Part Twenty Eight - Front Axle Rebuild |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2003 | |||
| 420 Project Part Twenty Eight - We move again from the Manchester College body shop to Dave Marks's garage in Nottingham as the work on the front and rear axles commences. | ||||
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