Jaguar Mark IX

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Jaguar Mark IX

Overview
Manufacturer	Jaguar Cars
Production	1959–1961 10,009 produced^[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Large luxury car
Powertrain
Engine	3781 cc, 220 hp (164 kW) I-6
Dimensions
Wheelbase	120 in (3,048 mm) ^[2]
Length	196.5 in (4,990 mm)^[3]
Width	75 in (1,900 mm)^[3]
Height	63 in (1,600 mm)^[3]
Curb weight	4,000 lb (1,800 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Jaguar Mark VIII
Successor	Jaguar Mark X

The Jaguar Mark IX (pronounced mark nine) is a large luxury saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961. It replaced the previous Mark VIII, and differed little in exterior appearance except for the new model name and a one piece curved windshield. It was replaced by the longer, wider and lower contemporary-styled Mark X in 1961.

Features

Standard transmission was a four-speed manual system: options included overdrive, but most cars were built with a Borg Warner three-speed automatic box.^[4]

Internally, an enlarged-bore 3.8 L (231 in³), 220 bhp (164.1 kW) DOHC straight-6 replaced the previous 3.4 L (210 in³) 190 bhp (141.7 kW) unit. Two SU carburettors were fitted. Four-wheel servo assisted Dunlop disc brakes and recirculating ball power steering were now standard equipment. The torsion bar independent front suspension and leaf-sprung rear live axle were retained from the Mk VIII.

The body was generally similar to its predecessor, but the sunshine roof became a standard fitting for the UK market. The interior was in the same luxurious mode with extensive use of leather, walnut wood trim and deep pile carpet. A range of single and duo-tone paint schemes was offered.

Performance

A car with automatic transmission tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1958 had a top speed of 114.4 mph (184.1 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.3 seconds. A fuel consumption of 15.2 miles per imperial gallon (18.6 L/100 km; 12.7 mpg_-US) was recorded. The test car cost £2162 including taxes of £721.^[3]

Classic racing circuit

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

Gallery

References

↑ Oldtimer Katalog. Nr. 23. Königswinter: HEEL Verlag GmbH. 2009. pp. Seite 187. ISBN 978-3-86852-067-52009 Check |isbn= value (help).
↑ Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2. Cite uses deprecated parameters (help)
↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "The jaguar Mark IX". The Motor. October 8, 1958.
↑ Gloor, Roger (1. Auflage 2007). Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945 - 1960. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1. Check date values in: |date= (help)

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

This article incorporates information from the revision as of 2008-02-25 of the equivalent article on the German Wikipedia.

External links

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

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Type	1940s					1950s										1960s										1970s
Type	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Sports				XK120							XK140			XK150			E-type S1							E S2			E-type S3				XJ-S
Saloon											Mark 1					Mark 2, 240, 340
																				S-Type											XJ-C
																						420		XJ6 S1						XJ6 S2
	Mk IV				Mk V			Mk VII				Mk VIII			Mk IX			Mk X				420G						XJ12 S1		XJ12 S2
Supercar														XKSS
Racing							C-Type			D-Type								E-Type				XJ13										XJ-C		XJ41 / XJ42
Ownership	Independent																					BMH		British Leyland

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