1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II

The 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II is the restyled and more attractive successor to Jaguar's smaller sedan line ("Mark I") introduced in 1956. The monocoque bodyshell was given a more open greenhouse and minor exterior trim changes, but stayed dimensionally the same. 

1960 Jaguar Mark II sedan.

Powered by the workhorse XK twincam six in a choice of three displacements and power ratings, and available with both manual and automatic transmission. Numerous other extra-cost items were listed, including overdrive and handsome knock-off-center wire wheels. All these are good-handling cars and, in the case of the 3.8-liter versions, quick (up to 135 mph maximum). This series had a live-axle rear suspension, unlike later models that had an independent setup.

Sold fairly widely in the U.S. through 1967, after which the 3.8-liter engine was dropped to make room in the lineup for the new XJ6 and the remaining models were renamed 240 and 340.

Pluses of the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II:

• Compact size 
• Fine handling 
• Legendary XK performance 
• Wide choice of specs 
• Many parts still available 
• Conservative British appearance 
• 3.4- and 3.8-liter "small sedans" 1957-64 are Milestone cars

Minuses of the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II:

• Unit construction rust problem 
• Limited performance (2.4 liter) 
• Not as much room as you'd think

Production of the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II: 

• 2.4 Litre: 25173
• 3.4 Litre: 28,666
• 3.8 Litre: 30,141
• 240: 4,446
• 340: 2,800

Specifications of the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II:
Length, inches: 181.0
Wheelbase, inches: 107.4
Weight, pounds: 3,200-3,360
Price, new: $4,800 U.S. for 3.8-Litre in 1960

Engines for the 1960-1969 Jaguar Mark II: 

Type : dohc I-6 149

Size : 2,443

Horsepower : 120

Years : 1960-69

Type : dohc I-6 210

Size : 3,442

Horsepower : 210

Years : 1960-69

Type : dohc |-6 210

Size : 3,781

Horsepower : 220

Years : 1960-67