MK 1

Production years:1955 - 1959

Based on a unitary (chassisless) construction and with similar styling to the other models, the XK engine was produced in a smaller 2.4 litre capacity for the new model, announced for the 1956 model year as the 2.4 litre saloon. Initially with drum brakes, by 1957 a larger 3.4 litre engined version became available with subtle styling changes and disc brakes became a standard fit. The cars stayed in production until 1959.

MODEL SUMMARY

MODEL TYPE

PRODUCTION DATES

ENGINE RANGE:

0 - 60 MPH:

TOP SPEED:

Compact Jaguar Saloons

1955 - 1959

2.4 Litre Saloon

2.4 Litre Saloon - 14.4 seconds

2.4 Litre Saloon - 101.5 mph

3.4 Litre Saloon

3.4 Litre Saloon - 9.1 seconds

3.4 Litre Saloon - 120 mph

mK 1 Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

2.4 Litre Saloon

3.4 Litre Saloon

Engine (cc)

2483

3442

Bore and Stroke (mm)

83 x 76.5

83 x 106

Compression Ratio

8:1 (7:1 optional)

8:1 (7:1/9:1 optional)

BHP

112

210

@RPM

5750

5500

Torque (lb ft)

140

216

@RPM

2000

3000

Fuellling

2x Solex carbs

2x SU carbs

Engine Performance

2.4 Litre Saloon

2.4 Litre Saloon

Top Speed

101.5 mph

120 mph

0 - 60 mph

14.4 seconds

9.1 seconds

Fuel Consumption

18.3 mpg

15-22 mpg

model Specifications

2.4 Litre Saloon

3.4 Litre Saloon

Transmission

4-speed (3 synchro) Later BW 3-speed auto

4-speed (3 synchro) Later BW 3-speed auto

Wheel Size (in)

15, steel, wires optional

15, steel, wires optional

Suspension (Front)

Ind semi-trailing wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ind semi-trailing wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Suspension (Rear)

Live axle, Panhard rod, leaf springs

Live axle, Panhard rod, leaf springs

Brakes

4-wheel drum, later 4-wheel disc

4-wheel drum, later 4-wheel disc

Model Dimensions

2.4 Litre Saloon

3.4 Litre Saloon

Length (in)

180.75

180.75

Width (in)

66.75

66.75

Height (in)

57.5

57.5

Wheelbase (in)

107.375

107.375

Front Track (in)

54.6

54.6

Rear Track (in)

50.25

50.25

Weight (Cwt)

27

28.5

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

All Models
  • Choice of three 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
  • Le Mans 40/45 watt headlight bulbs
  • Locking petrol filler cap
  • Front seat belts
  • Split style front seat arrangement (manual transmission cars)
  • Radiator blind
  • Choice of radial, town and country, or whitewall tyres
  • Borg Warner automatic transmission
  • Overdrive (for non-overdrive-equipped manual transmission car)
  • Wire wheel with conversion kit for hubs, etc.
  • Conversion kit to change drum braked cars to disc-braked
  • Conversion kit to change earlier disc-braked cars to later ‘quick change’ type
  • High-ratio steering box
  • Lightened flywheel
  • Competition clutch
  • Chrome grab handle to passenger side of dashboard
  • Powr-Lok differential
  • Rear window demister
  • White-finished steering wheel (export)
  • Rheostat for dashboard lighting
  • Vanity mirror for passenger sunvisor
  • Stiffened shock absorbers
  • Heavy duty anti-roll bar
  • Twin windtone horns
  • Close ratio gearbox
  • High-lift camshafts
  • Sundym tinted windscreen
  • Wing mirrors
  • Fire extinguisher
2.4 Litre Saloon
  • Drivers seat bracket to raise seat height
  • Cutaway rear-wheel spats for earlier cars not so fitted
  • Twin pipe exhaust system
  • Gearlever extension piece
  • Stage 1 tuning kit, increasing bhp to 119
  • Stage 2 tuning kit, increasing bhp to 131
  • Stage 3 tuning kit, increasing bhp to 150
3.4 Litre Saloon
  • C-type cylinder head

Chassis Numbers

MODEL

DRIVER SIDE

CHASSIS NO. COMMENCED

NUMBER MADE

Jaguar 2.4 (Mark l)

RHD

900001

16250

Jaguar 2.4 (Mark l)

LHD

940001

3742

Jaguar 3.4 (Mark l)

RHD

970001

8945

Jaguar 3.4 (Mark l)

LHD

985001

8460

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