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Mark X 3.8
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Mark X 3.8

Mark X · 1961–1964RWD

Original Mark X (1961-1964), Jaguar's low, wide full-size flagship saloon. It uses the 3.8-litre triple-carburettor XK straight-six with unitary construction and all-independent suspension shared with the E-Type, aimed heavily at the United States market.

261 hpPower
194 km/hTop Speed
1961-1964Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine3.8L XK I6
Displacement3.8 L
Cylinders6
FuelPetrol
Transmission3-speed Automatic
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power261 hp
Top speed194 km/h
Weight1860 kg
Dimensions & body
Length · 5121 mm
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The Mark X of 1961 was a large, low luxury saloon featuring all-independent suspension shared with the E-Type. Aimed at markets including the United States, it offered the 3.8 and later 4.2-litre XK engine. In 1966 it was renamed 420G, continuing largely unchanged until 1970.

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