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Encyclopedia > Jaguar Mark X
Jaguar Mark X & 420G
Manufacturer Jaguar Cars
Production 1961–1970
13,382 3.8 Litre
5,137 4.2 Litre
5,763 420G
Predecessor Jaguar Mark IX
Successor Jaguar XJ6
Class Large luxury car
Engine(s) 3781 cc until 1964
4235 cc
Wheelbase 120 inches (3050 mm)
Length 202 inches (5130 mm)
Width 76 inches (1930 mm)
Curb weight 4,200 lb (1,860 kg)

The Jaguar Mark X (pronounced Jaguar mark ten) was the largest saloon car built by the British manufacturer Jaguar, and was originally aimed at the United States market. It long held the record for being the widest production Jaguar ever built. It succeeded the Jaguar Mark IX as the company's large saloon model. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Jaguar Cars Limited is a luxury car manufacturer, originally with headquarters in Browns Lane, Coventry, England but now at Whitley, Coventry. ... The Jaguar Mark IX was a large saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961. ... The Jaguar XJ is a luxury saloon sold under the British Jaguar luxury marque. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... ... Jaguar Cars Limited is a luxury car manufacturer, originally with headquarters in Browns Lane, Coventry, England but now at Whitley, Coventry. ... The Jaguar Mark IX was a large saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961. ...


The suspension was independent all round with coil springs at the front. Two engine sizes were offered with 3781 cc until 1964 when the larger 4235 cc unit took over. Manual, manual with overdrive and automatic transmissions were options but most cars left the factory with the automatic choice of box. Overdrive can mean any of the following: Overdrive (mechanics), a part of automobile transmissions aimed at increasing fuel efficiency Overdrive (music), the practice of forcing output of a guitar amplifier past maximum, resulting in distortion Intel 80486 OverDrive, a CPU specifically designed for personal computer upgrades Pentium OverDrive, a CPU...


It was launched in 1961. In 1966 it was renamed the Jaguar 420G. It was discontinued in 1970 as Jaguar XJ6 production increased. The Jaguar XJ is a luxury saloon sold under the British Jaguar luxury marque. ...


A related model was the Daimler DS420 (often called "the Daimler Limousine"), which was based on the Mark X. This car was built until 1992 and was used by many countries in official capacities, and frequently by funeral homes; either with a saloon body for carrying mourners or a hearse body. The Daimler DS420 dates back to 1968. ... Shop window of a funeral director in France A funeral director (also known as a mortician or undertaker) is someone involved in the business of funeral rites. ... Funeral carriage, Museum of Funeral Customs For the extreme metal band, see Hearse (band) A hearse is a funeral vehicle, a conveyance for the coffin from e. ...


See also

  • Jaguar 420 – the 4.2 L Jaguar S-Type was dubbed the Jaguar 420 in 1966, the same year the Mark X became the 420G.

The Jaguar S-Type saloon was a model of automobile built by British manufacturer Jaguar. ...

Trivia

Mark X Jaguar is mentioned in Mark Knopfler's song '5:15 AM', album 'Shangri-La'. A Mk X can be seen in the movie "Double Impact" Adventures of Tintin "Blackrock Island" features a villan driving a burgundy Mk X



Jaguar Cars, a subsidiary of Ford since 1989, road and race car timeline, 1940s-1980s  v • d • e  Next ->
Type 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Sports XK120 XK140 XK150 E-type S1 E S2 E-type S3 XJ-S XJ-S HE
Saloon Mark 1 Mark 2, 240, 340
S-Type XJ-C
420 XJ6 Ser I XJ6 Ser II XJ6 Ser III XJ6 (XJ40)
Mk IV Mk V Mk VII Mk VIII Mk IX Mk X 420G XJ12 XJ12 S II XJ12 Ser III
Supercar XKSS
Racing C-Type D-Type E-Type XJ13 XJ-C XJ41
XJ42		 XJRs
Corporate ownership Independent BMH British Leyland Independent Ford

  Results from FactBites:
 
Jaguar Mark X - Partstrain.com (609 words)
One of the distinctive models of Jaguar Cars Limited is the Jaguar Mark X. The X symbol on the Jaguar Mark X is symbolizes as Mark Ten that was produced from early of 1960’s until 1970’s that during that time has been offered several variation that provides the consumers to have several choices.
The Jaguar Mark X was definitely the largest saloon type vehicle that ever produced by the brand name and specifically targeted the market of United States to provide the ever changing demands of versatile vehicles.
The Mark X is a practical way who likes to have vehicles that has a wind-up window with adjustable side vents and a wrapped around windshields and wide opening doors.
X Marks the Spot - The Jaguar Mark X in small-scale (851 words)
The small Mark II was an update of the 3.4 litre saloon, and was introduced in 1959, while the E-Type was first sold in 1961.
The Mark X was the widest British motorcar made at the time, and its size and gas consumption were generally impractical in Britain where roads were narrow and gasoline expensive.
In some sort of strange marketing shakeup, the Mark X became the 420G for 1966, while a medium-size Jaguar 420 was introduced to fill the gap between the small Mark II and the Mark X/420G.
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