Jaguar Mk VII

Jaguar Mk VII at the Stony Stratford Classic Festival

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Jaguar Mk VII - key facts

Jaguar Mk VII Specifications
From	1951
Until	1954
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	16ft 41/2in	4.99m
Width	6ft 0in	1.85m
Kerb Weight	3696lb/1.65ton	1676kg
Engine
Engine displacement	3442cc	210cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Double overhead cam
Power Output	160bhp @ 5000rpm	158PS @ 5000rpm
Specific Output	46bhp/litre	0.76bhp/cu in
Torque Output	195lbft @ 2500rpm	264Nm @ 2500rpm
Specific Torque	77Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	97bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	9.8 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	13.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	19.3 seconds
Top speed	102mph	164km/h
Fuel consumption	17.6mpg	7km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Torsion bar
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4