1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II
The 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II is the restyled and more attractive successor to Jaguar's smaller sedan line ("Mark I") introduced in 1956. The monocoque bodyshell was given a more open greenhouse and minor exterior trim changes, but stayed dimensionally the same.Jaguar Image Gallery
1960 Jaguar Mark II sedan. See more pictures of Jaguar cars.
Powered by the workhorse XK twincam six in a choice of three displacements and power ratings, and available with both manual and automatic transmission. Numerous other extra-cost items were listed, including overdrive and handsome knock-off-center wire wheels. All these are good-handling cars and, in the case of the 3.8-liter versions, quick (up to 135 mph maximum). This series had a live-axle rear suspension, unlike later models that had an independent setup.
Sold fairly widely in the U.S. through 1967, after which the 3.8-liter engine was dropped to make room in the lineup for the new XJ6 and the remaining models were renamed 240 and 340.
Pluses of the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II:
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Compact size
- Fine handling
- Legendary XK performance
- Wide choice of specs
- Many parts still available
- Conservative British appearance
- 3.4- and 3.8-liter "small sedans" 1957-64 are Milestone cars
- Unit construction rust problem
- Limited performance (2.4 liter)
- Not as much room as you'd think
Production of the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II:
- 2.4 Litre: 25173
- 3.4 Litre: 28,666
- 3.8 Litre: 30,141
- 240: 4,446
- 340: 2,800
Specifications of the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II:
Length, inches: 181.0
Wheelbase, inches: 107.4
Weight, pounds: 3,200-3,360
Price, new: $4,800 U.S. for 3.8-Litre in 1960
Engines for the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II:
TypeSize
Horsepower
Years
dohc I-6 149
2,443 120 1960-69dohc I-6 2103,4422101960-69dohc I-6 2103,7812201960-67
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