Jaguar Mark V
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| Manufacturer | Jaguar (car) |
| Production | 1948–1951 10466 |
| Predecessor | Jaguar Mark IV |
| Successor | Jaguar Mark VII |
| Body style | saloon, drophead coupé |
| Engine | 2664 cc or 3485 cc straight-6 pushrod |
| Transmission | four speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (3048 mm) |
| Length | 187 inches (4750 mm) |
| Width | 68 inches (1740 mm) |
The Jaguar Mark V was a saloon car built by the Jaguar company. The origin of the name is rather odd as there never were Mk I to IV cars, the MK IV designation was only given to the predecessor after the launch of the Mk V.
The car was launched at the 1948 London Motor Show but was rather overshadowed by the XK120 with which it shared the stand. The new large saloon did not get the new overhead camshaft XK engine, keeping the overhead valve pushrod units from the MK IV but there was no 1.5 litre version. The chassis was new with independent front suspension by double wishbones and torsion bar, an arangement that would be used by Jaguar for many future vehicles.
The styling of the car was traditional Jaguar with upright chrome grille complete with the leaping Jaguar mascot on many, but not all, markets. The wheels were 16 inch steel disc type, significantly smaller than the 18 inch ones on the MK IV. From the side, a distictive styling touch was a "tuck in" curve at the base of the rear window following the curved profile of the side glass. Rear wheel spats (skirts) were standard. There was also a drophead coupé version which is now highly sought after.
Production figures were:
- 2.5 litre saloon 1647
- 2.5 litre coupé 28
- 3.5 litre saloon 7814
- 3.5 litre coupé 977
[edit] References
- Jaguar Buyer's Guide Michael L Cook. Motorbooks International, USA. 1996. ISBN 0-76030-169-7
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