Jaguar Mark X
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| Jaguar Mark X & 420G | |
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| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Production | 1961–1970 13,382 3.8 Litre 5,137 4.2 Litre 5,763 420G |
| Predecessor | Jaguar Mark IX |
| Successor | Jaguar XJ6 |
| Class | Large luxury car |
| Engine | 3781 cc until 1964 4235 cc |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (3050 mm) |
| Length | 202 inches (5130 mm) |
| Width | 76 inches (1930 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,200 lb (1,860 kg) |
The Jaguar Mark X (pronounced Jaguar mark ten) was the largest saloon car built by the British manufacturer Jaguar, and was originally aimed at the United States market. It long held the record for being the widest production Jaguar ever built. It succeeded the Jaguar Mark IX as the company's large saloon model.
The suspension was independent all round with coil springs at the front. Two engine sizes were offered with 3781 cc until 1964 when the larger 4235 cc unit took over. Manual, manual with overdrive and automatic transmissions were options but most cars left the factory with the automatic choice of box.
It was launched in 1961. In 1966 it was renamed the Jaguar 420G. It was discontinued in 1970 as Jaguar XJ6 production increased.
A related model was the Daimler DS420 (often called "the Daimler Limousine"), which was based on the Mark X. This car was built until 1992 and was used by many countries in official capacities, and frequently by funeral homes; either with a saloon body for carrying mourners or a hearse body.
[edit] See also
- Jaguar 420 – the 4.2 L Jaguar S-Type was dubbed the Jaguar 420 in 1966, the same year the Mark X became the 420G.
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| Racing | C-Type | D-Type | E-Type | XJ13 | XJ-C | Jaguar XJ41& XJ42 | XJRs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate ownership | Independent | BMH | British Leyland | Independent | Ford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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