Jaguar Mark IX

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Jaguar Mark IX
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).

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  1. ^ Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2. 
  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. 


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