Production years: 1962 - 1969

In 1960 Jaguar acquired Daimler and with a need to increase sales to return that company to profit, a new model was devised based around the Jaguar Mark 2 body shell and trim. Called the Daimler 2.5 litre V8 saloon, the main difference was the fitting of Daimler’s own 2.5 litre V8 engine, mated initially only to an automatic transmission. With subtle trim changes including the use of fluted Daimler grille and boot nacelle plus badging, the car revitalised Daimler sales.

Model Summary

Model Type:

Compact Jaguar Saloons

Production Dates:

1962 - 1969

Engine Range:

2.5 Litre Saloon

0 - 60 mph:

13.5 seconds

Top Speed:

110 mph

Daimler V8 21/2 litre & V8 250 Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

	2.5 Litre Saloon
Engine (cc)	2548
Bore and Stroke (mm)	76.2 x 69.85
Compression Ratio	8.2:1
BHP	140
@ RPM	5800
Torque (lb ft)	155
@ RPM	3600
Fuelling	2x SU carbs

Engine Performance

	2.5 Litre Saloon
Top Speed	110 mph
0 - 60 mph	13.5 seconds
Fuel Consumption	17 mpg

Model Specifications

	2.5 Litre Saloon
Transmission	4-speed (3 synchro) Later all synchro BW 3-speed auto
Wheel Size (in)	15, steel, wire 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

	2.5 Litre 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)	29

Optional Extras

Choice of five radio installation with or without rear parcel shelf-mounted speaker
Laminated windscreen
Witter tow bar
Locking petrol filler cap
Front seat belts
Choice of radial, town and country, or whitewall tyres
All synchromesh manual gearbox for later cars
Overdrive (for non-overdrive-equipped manual transmission cars)
Wire wheels with conversion kit for hubs, etc
Fire extinguishers
Sundym tinted windscreen and side windows
Wing mirrors
Childproof locks to rear doors
Integrated ignition.starter switch to steering column
Reclining front seats
Power-assisted steering