Production years: 1967 - 1969

By 1967 Jaguar started to reduce its saloon range in readiness for the announcement of an entirely new car, starting with the demise of the 3.8 litre Mark 2. The other Mark 2s were replaced by the 240 and 340 models. Essentially the same cars, they were now fitted with slimline bumpers, Ambla (plastic) seating, and other trim changes, although the 340 benefited from a straight port cylinder head from the E-type sports car, enhancing performance somewhat. The Daimler 2.5 litre V8 then became the V8-250, also with slimline bumpers but retaining luxury appointments like leather seating.

The 340 was discontinued in 1968 and the 240 went out of production in 1969

Model Summary

Model Type:

Compact Jaguar Saloons

Production Dates:

1967 - 1969

Engine Range:

240 Saloon

340 Saloon

0 - 60 mph:

240 Saloon - 12.5 SECONDS

340 Saloon - 8.8 seconds

Top Speed:

240 Saloon - 106 mph

340 Saloon - 124

240 & 340 Saloon Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

	240 Saloon
Engine (cc)	2483
Bore and Stroke (mm)	83 x 76.5
Compression Ratio	8:1 (7:1 optional)
BHP	133
@ RPM	5500
Torque (lb ft)	146
@ RPM	3700
Fuelling	2x SU carbs

	340 Saloon
Engine (cc)	3,442
Bore and Stroke (mm)	83 x 106
Compression Ratio	8:1 (7:1 optional)
BHP	210
@ RPM	5,500
Torque (lb ft)	216
@ RPM	3000
Fuelling

Engine Performance

	240 Saloon
Top Speed	106 mph
0 - 60 mph	12.5 SECONDS
Fuel Consumption	18.4 mpg

	340 Saloon
Top Speed	124
0 - 60 mph	8.8 seconds
Fuel Consumption	17 - 22 mpg

Model Specifications

	240 Saloon
Transmission	4-speed (3 synchro) Later all synchro BW 3-speed auto
Wheel Size (in)	15inch steel, wires optional
Suspension (Front)	Ind semi-trailing wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension (Rear)	Live axle, Panhard rod, leaf springs
Brakes	4-wheel disc

	340 Saloon
Transmission	4-speed (3 synchro) Later all synchro BW 3-speed auto
Wheel Size (in)	15inch steel, wires optional
Suspension (Front)	Ind semi-trailing wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension (Rear)	Live axle, Panhard rod, leaf springs
Brakes	4-wheel disc

Model Dimensions

	240 Saloon
Length (in)	180.75
Width (in)	66.75
Height (in)	57.75
Wheelbase (in)	107.375
Front Track (in)	55
Rear Track (in)	53.375
Weight (Cwt)	30

	340 Saloon
Length (in)	180.75
Width (in)	66.75
Height (in)	57.75
Wheelbase (in)	107.375
Front Track (in)	55
Rear Track (in)	53.375
Weight (Cwt)	30

Optional Extras

Choice of five radio installations with or without rear parcel shelf-mounted speaker
Laminated windscreen
Chromium-plated wheel rimbellishers for steel wheels
Ace Turbo wheel trims for steel wheels
Witter tow bar
Locking petrol filler cap
Front seat belt
Leather upholstery
Choice of radial, town and country, or whitewall tyres
Borg Warner automatic transmission
Overdrive (for non-overdrive-equipped manual transmission cars)
Wire wheels with conversion kit for hubs, etc
High-ratio steering box
Fire extinguisher
Powr-Lok differential
Rear window demister
Heavy-duty anti-roll bar
Close-ratio gearbox
Sundym tinted windscreen and side windows
Wing mirror
Childproof locks to rear doors
Integrated ignition/started switch to steering column
Reclining front seats
Power-assisted steering