Jaguar Mark IX

Infobox Automobile


name =Jaguar Mark IX
manufacturer =Jaguar Cars
production =1959–1961 10,005 produced
predecessor =Jaguar Mark VIII
successor =Jaguar Mark X
class =Large luxury car
height = convert|63|in|mm|abbr=on
length = convert|196.5|in|mm|abbr=on
width = convert|75|in|mm|abbr=on
wheelbase =Auto in|120|0 cite book |last=Culshaw |first= |authorlink= |coauthors=Horrobin |title=Complete Catalogue of British Cars |year=1974 |publisher=Macmillan |location=London |id=ISBN 0-333-16689-2]
weight =4,000 lb (1,800 kg)
engine =3781 cc, 220 hp (164 kW)The Jaguar Mark IX (pronounced "mark nine") was a large saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961. It replaced the previous Mark VIII, and indeed differed little in exterior appearance except for the new model name. It was replaced by the much larger Mark X in 1961.

Standard transmission was a four speed manual system: options included overdrive or usually a Borg Warner three speed automatic boxcite book |last=Gloor |first=Roger |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945 - 1960|year=1. Auflage 2007 |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |id=ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1] .

Internally, an enlarged-bore 3.8 L (231 in³), 220 bhp DOHC straight-6 replaced the previous 3.4 L (210 in³) unit. Two SU carburettors were fitted. Four-wheel servo assisted Dunlop [disc brake] s and recirculating ball power steering were now standard equipment. The vehicle's power and good brakes for a vehicle of the era, together with its impressive appearance makes it quite a common choice for classic car circuit racing, such as at the Goodwood Circuit's 'Revival' meetings. The torsion bar independent front suspension and leaf sprung rear live axle was retained from the Mk VIII.

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

Performance

A car with automatic transmission tested by the British magazine "The Motor" in 1958 had a top speed of convert|114.4|mph|km/h|abbr=on and could accelerate from 0-convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on in 11.3 seconds. A fuel consumption of convert|15.2|mpgimp|L/100 km mpgus was recorded. The test car cost £12162 including taxes of £721. cite journal | authorlink = Unsigned |title = The jaguar Mark IX| journal =The Motor| volume = | pages = | date = October 8 1958]

A green example was featured prominently in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (film).

References

*German|Jaguar Mark IX|2008-02-25

External links

* [http://www.saloondata.com www.saloondata.com] Volunteer register with records and photos of the Mk. IX