Production years: 1959 - 1966

The 2.4 & 3.4 litre cars stayed in production until 1959 when a substantially modified car, known as the Mark 2 was announced, at which time the earlier cars became unofficially known as Mark 1s.

Although much of the bodywork remained unchanged, the Mark 2 benefited from a larger glass area and a wider rear track to improve handling and the looks of the car. with substantially more chromed adornment and a completely new interior layout. The Mark 2 was also available with a choice of three engine sizes, 2.4 litre, 3.4 litre and 3.8 litre, the latter earning the accolade of being the fastest production saloon car in the world at the time.

Model Summary

Model Type:

Compact Jaguar Saloons

Production Dates:

1959 - 1966

Engine Range:

2.4 Litre Saloon

3.4 Litre Saloon

3.8 Litre Saloon

0 - 60 mph:

2.4 Litre Saloon - 17.3 seconds

3.4 Litre Saloon - 11.9 seconds

3.8 Litre Saloon - 8.5 seconds

Top Speed:

2.4 Litre Saloon - 96.3 mph

3.4 Litre Saloon - 120 mph

3.8 Litre Saloon - 120.4 mph

MK 2 Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

	2.4 Litre Saloon
Engine (cc)	2483
Bore and Stroke (mm)	83 x 76.5
Compression Ratio	8:1 (7:1 optional)
BHP	120
@ RPM	5750
Torque (lb ft)	144
@ RPM	2000
Fuelling	2x Solex carbs

	3.4 Litre Saloon
Engine (cc)	3442
Bore and Stroke (mm)	83 x 106
Compression Ratio	8:1 (7:1/9:1 optional)
BHP	210
@ RPM	5500
Torque (lb ft)	216
@ RPM	3000
Fuelling	2x SU carbs

	3.8 Litre Saloon
Engine (cc)	3781
Bore and Stroke (mm)	87 x 106
Compression Ratio	8:1 (7:1/9:1 optional)
BHP	220
@ RPM	5500
Torque (lb ft)	240
@ RPM	3000
Fuelling	2x SU carbs

Engine Performance

	2.4 Litre Saloon
Top Speed	96.3 mph
0 - 60 mph	17.3 seconds
Fuel Consumption	18 mpg

	3.4 Litre Saloon
Top Speed	120 mph
0 - 60 mph	11.9 seconds
Fuel Consumption	16 mpg

	3.8 Litre Saloon
Top Speed	120.4 mph
0 - 60 mph	8.5 seconds
Fuel Consumption	15.7 mpg

Model Specifications

	2.4 Litre Saloon
Transmission	4-speed (3 synchro) BW 3-speed auto
Wheel Size (in)	15, 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

	3.4 Litre Saloon
Transmission	4-speed (3 synchro) BW 3-speed auto
Wheel Size (in)	15, 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

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

	2.4 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)	28.5

	3.4 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)	29.5

	3.8 Litre Saloon
Length (in)	180.75
Width (in)	66.5
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 belts
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
Lightened flywheel
Competition clutch
C-type cylinder head
Fire extinguisher
Powr-Lok differential
Rear window demister
Heavy-duty anti-roll bar
Close-ratio gearbox
High-lift camshafts
Sundym tinted windsscreen and side windows
Wing mirrors
Child locks to rear doors
Integrated ignition/starter switch to steering column
Reclining front seats
Steel sunroof (only offered from new from factory with differing bodyshell)
Power-assisted steering

Chassis Numbers

Model	Driver Side	Chassis No. Commenced	Number made
Jaguar MK ll 2.4	RHD	100001	21768
Jaguar MK ll 2.4	LHD	125001	3405
Jaguar MK ll 3.4	RHD	150001	22095
Jaguar MK ll 3.4	LHD	175001	6571
Jaguar MK ll 3.8	RHD	200001	15583
Jaguar MK ll 3.8	LHD	210001	14758