Jaguar Mk VIII

Jaguar Mk VIII - key facts

Jaguar Mk VIII Specifications
From	1957
Until	1958
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	16ft 41/2in	4.99m
Width	6ft 0in	1.85m
Kerb Weight	3752lb/1.675ton	1702kg
Engine
Engine displacement	3442cc	210cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Double overhead cam
Power Output	210bhp @ 5500rpm	207PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	61bhp/litre	1bhp/cu in
Torque Output	216lbft @ 3000rpm	293Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	85Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	125bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	8.7 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	11.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	18.4 seconds
Top speed	106.5mph	171km/h
Fuel consumption	17.9mpg	8km/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