Jaguar Mark VIII 1957 specs
General information
Model: | Jaguar Mark VIII |
Year: | 1957 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | Jaguar |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 3442 ccm |
Max power: | 211 PS (156 kW) at 5550 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 283 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 83 x 106 mm (3.3 x 4.2 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1183 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Passenger space: | 5650 litres (1493 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Drums |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Front tire dimensions: | 6.70x16 |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1784 kg (3933 pounds) |
Overall length: | 5000 mm (196.9 inches) |
Overall width: | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
Overall height: | 1600 mm (63 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 3050 mm (120.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 77 litres (20.34 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |