Jaguar Mark IX

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Jaguar Mark IX

Manufacturer	Jaguar Cars
Production	1959–1961 10,005 produced
Predecessor	Jaguar Mark VIII
Successor	Jaguar Mark X
Class	Large luxury car
Engine(s)	3781 cc, 220 hp (164 kW)
Wheelbase	120 in (3048 mm) ^[1]
Length	196.5 in (4991 mm)
Width	73 in (1854 mm)
Curb weight	4,000 lb (1,800 kg)

The Jaguar Mark IX (pronounced mark nine) 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. Standard transmission was a four speed manual system: options included overdrive or a Borg Warner three speed automatic box^[2].

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. 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.

A green example was featured prominently in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (film).

[edit] References

^ Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
^ Gloor, Roger (1. Auflage 2007). Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945 - 1960. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1.

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

This article incorporates text translated from the corresponding German Wikipedia article as of 2008-02-25.

[edit] External links

www.saloondata.com Volunteer register with records and photos of the Mk. IX

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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
																				S-Type											XJ-C
																						420		XJ6 S1						XJ6 S2						XJ6 S3								XJ6 (XJ40)
	Mk IV				Mk V			Mk VII				Mk VIII			Mk IX			Mk X				420G						XJ12 S1		XJ12 S2						XJ12 S3
Supercar														Jaguar XKSS
Racing							C-Type			D-Type								E-Type				XJ13										XJ-C		XJ41 XJ42						XJRs
Corporate ownership	Independent																					BMH		British Leyland															Independent					Ford