Jaguar Mark IX

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Jaguar Mark IX
Manufacturer	Jaguar Cars
Production	1959–1961
Predecessor	Jaguar Mark VIII
Successor	Jaguar Mark X
Class	Large luxury car
Engine	3781 cc, 220 hp (164 kW)
Wheelbase	120 in (3,048 mm)
Length	196.5 in (4,991 mm)
Curb weight	4,000 lb (1,800 kg)

The Jaguar Mark IX was a large saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961. It replaced the previous Mark VIII, and indeed differed little in exterior appearance except for the new model name. It was in turn replaced by the much larger Mark X.

Internally, an enlarged-bore 3.8 L (231 in³) DOHC straight-6 replaced the previous 3.4 L (210 in³) unit. Four-wheel disc brakes and power steering were now standard equipment.

Production totalled 10,005 in the three years the model was available.

The vehicle's power and good brakes for a vehicle of the era, together with its impressive appereance makes it quite a common choice for classic car circuit racing, such as at the Goodwood Circuit's 'Revival' meetings.

[edit] References

• Langworth, Richard M. (ed.) (2001). The Complete Book of Collectable Cars. Publications International, Ltd.. ISBN 0-7853-4313-X. 

Jaguar Cars, a subsidiary of Ford since 1989, road and race car timeline, 1940s-1980s  v • d • e
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Sports				XK120							XK140			XK150			E-type S1							E S2			E-type S3				XJ-S						XJ-S HE
Saloon											Mark 1					Mark 2, 240, 340
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																						420		XJ6 Ser I						XJ6 Ser II						XJ6 Ser III								XJ6 (XJ40)
	Mk IV				Mk V			Mk VII				Mk VIII			Mk IX			Mk X				420G						XJ12		XJ12 S II						XJ12 Ser III
Supercar														XKSS
Racing							C-Type			D-Type								E-Type				XJ13										XJ-C		Jaguar XJ41& XJ42						XJRs
Corporate ownership	Independent																					BMH		British Leyland															Independent					Ford