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The '''Jaguar Mark V''' was the first new model to be introduced by British carmaker [[Jaguar]] after the end of the Second World War and three years of continued production of the pre-war model, now unofficially known as the ''[[Jaguar Mark IV|Mark IV]]'' because it came before the Mark V. [[William Lyons]] and his team of panel beaters put together five prototype mockups before he was satisfied with the result, and so that is how the Mark V got its name. | The '''Jaguar Mark V''' was the first new model to be introduced by British carmaker [[Jaguar]] after the end of the Second World War and three years of continued production of the pre-war model, now unofficially known as the ''[[Jaguar Mark IV|Mark IV]]'' because it came before the Mark V. [[William Lyons]] and his team of panel beaters put together five prototype mockups before he was satisfied with the result, and so that is how the Mark V got its name. | ||
The Mark V was the first Jaguar with [[independent front suspension]], first with [[torsion bar]]s, first with the chassis passing over the rear axle for greater comfort, as opposed to an underslung arrangement, and first to be specifically designed to be produced in Left Hand Drive, primarily for the North American market. It was also the last with the pushrod engines originally designed in the 1930s by the [[Standard Motor Company]], though after the war the engines were built by Jaguar. | The Mark V was the first Jaguar with [[independent front suspension]], first with [[torsion bar]]s, first with hydraulic brakes, first with the chassis passing over the rear axle for greater comfort, as opposed to an underslung arrangement, and first to be specifically designed to be produced in Left Hand Drive, primarily for the North American market. It was also the last with the pushrod engines originally designed in the 1930s by the [[Standard Motor Company]], though after the war the engines were built by Jaguar. | ||
The Mark V filled a market need, sold well for three years, and with the profits enabled the company to tool up for production of the [[Jaguar XK120|XK120]] with its fabulous twin cam engine. | The Mark V filled a market need, sold well for three years, particularly in the USA and Australia, and with the profits enabled the company to tool up for production of the [[Jaguar XK120|XK120]] with its fabulous twin cam engine. | ||
Production ended in 1951, by which time it had been superseded by the [[Jaguar Mark VII|Mark VII]] with its XK engine. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Jaguar Mark V Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Jaguar Mark V Review]]'''. | ||
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===Styles and Major Options=== | ===Styles and Major Options=== | ||
Two body styles were offered, the 4 door Saloon (sedan) and the 2 door Drop Head Coupe (convertible). Options were the 2.5 liter or 3.5 liter engine, and various Smith's radios were available for different markets. | Two body styles were offered, the 4 door Saloon (sedan) and the 2 door Drop Head Coupe (convertible), with Left Hand or Right Hand Drive. Options were the 2.5 liter or 3.5 liter engine, and various Smith's radios were available for different markets. | ||
===Pricing=== | ===Pricing=== | ||
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! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims''' | ! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims''' | ||
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | 2.5 saloon | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | 3.5 saloon | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | 2.5 DHC | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | 3.5 DHC | ||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | ||
! colspan=4 |''MSRP'' | ! colspan=4 |''MSRP USA'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $ | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $n/a | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $ | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $4600 | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $ | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $n/a | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $ | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $4700 | ||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | ||
! colspan=4 |'' | ! colspan=4 |''UK price excluding tax'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | £930 | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | £930 | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | £988 | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | £988 | ||
|} | |} | ||
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===Engine and Transmission=== | ===Engine and Transmission=== | ||
Inline 6 cylinder pushrod engine of 2.5 or 3.5 liters piston displacement, twin SU carburetters, twin exhaust manifolds feeding into single muffler. Four speed ''[[Moss]]'' gearbox with synchromesh on the top three gears. | Inline 6 cylinder pushrod overhead valve engine of 2.5 or 3.5 liters piston displacement, twin SU carburetters, twin exhaust manifolds feeding into single muffler. Four speed ''[[Moss]]'' gearbox with synchromesh on the top three gears. | ||
===Performance=== | ===Performance=== | ||
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===Reliability=== | ===Reliability=== | ||
Warranty options and scheduled | Warranty options and scheduled maintenance information should be mentioned here. | ||
===Safety=== | ===Safety=== | ||
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===Colors=== | ===Colors=== | ||
Suede Green, Ivory, Birch Grey, Battleship Grey, Lavender Grey, Gunmetal, Black, Pastel Green Metallic, Pastel Blue Metallic, Dove Grey. | |||
===Main Competitors=== | ===Main Competitors=== | ||
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==Hybrid Models== | ==Hybrid Models== | ||
Two cars were built with the new XK engine, one for testing and the other for the personal use of the chairman William Lyons. | |||
==Unique Attributes== | ==Unique Attributes== | ||
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==Interior== | ==Interior== | ||
Leather upholstery with cut pile carpeting available in the following colors: | |||
Suede Green, Red, Pale Blue, Grey, Biscuit, Tan, Pigskin Grain. | |||
Burled walnut veneer instrument panel and door trimmings. | |||
Convertible top available in the following colors: | |||
French Grey, Black, Dark Sand, Gunmetal. | |||
Two glove compartments and a map drawer. | |||
Individual front seats. | |||
Bench rear seat with side arm rests and central fold down arm rest. | |||
Seating and driving position were considered very comfortable by the road testers of the period. | |||
==Resale Values== | ==Resale Values== | ||
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==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
Road tests by "The Motor" and "The Autocar" magazines were very favorable, both saying it was a very fine car and good value for the money. | |||
==Generations== | ==Generations== | ||
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==Worldwide== | ==Worldwide== | ||
The majority of RHD cars went to Australia, while the majority of LHD cars went to the USA. The UK home market did well enough considering the economics of the times. Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and continental European countries were also significant markets. Many other countries had a dealer or two. | |||
==Design quirks and oddities== | ==Design quirks and oddities== | ||
A Mark V saloon got its top chopped off and other modifications to play the part of a 1930s Mercedes for the Harrison Ford movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark". | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has | List out notable ''awards'' that the model has received while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or organization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
Revision as of 14:51, 9 July 2010
Jaguar Mark V | |
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Jaguar | |
aka | Saloon and Drop Head Coupe or DHC |
Production | 28 September 1948 - mid 1951 10,502 units total |
Class | Luxury |
Body Style | 2 or 4 doors + 5 seats + 4 door saloon (sedan) or 2 door Drop Head Coupe (convertible) body |
Length | 15' 7.5" (4.763 m) |
Width | 5' 9.5" (1.765 m) |
Height | 5' 2.5" (1.59 m) |
Wheelbase | 120" (3.048 m) |
Weight | 33 cwts (1676.4 kgs) |
Transmission | Moss 4-speed Manual, RWD |
Engine | 2.5 litre Inline-6 3.5 litre Inline-6 |
Power | 2.5L 19.84 RAC or 102 bhp @ 4600 rpm 3.5L 25.01 RAC or 125 bhp @ 4250 rpm |
Similar | Bentley Mk6 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn Mercedes-Benz 300 |
Designer | William Lyons |
The Jaguar Mark V was the first new model to be introduced by British carmaker Jaguar after the end of the Second World War and three years of continued production of the pre-war model, now unofficially known as the Mark IV because it came before the Mark V. William Lyons and his team of panel beaters put together five prototype mockups before he was satisfied with the result, and so that is how the Mark V got its name.
The Mark V was the first Jaguar with independent front suspension, first with torsion bars, first with hydraulic brakes, first with the chassis passing over the rear axle for greater comfort, as opposed to an underslung arrangement, and first to be specifically designed to be produced in Left Hand Drive, primarily for the North American market. It was also the last with the pushrod engines originally designed in the 1930s by the Standard Motor Company, though after the war the engines were built by Jaguar.
The Mark V filled a market need, sold well for three years, particularly in the USA and Australia, and with the profits enabled the company to tool up for production of the XK120 with its fabulous twin cam engine.
Production ended in 1951, by which time it had been superseded by the Mark VII with its XK engine.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Jaguar Mark V Review.
Recent Changes
No minor facelifts or major changes were made to the Mark V.
Styles and Major Options
Two body styles were offered, the 4 door Saloon (sedan) and the 2 door Drop Head Coupe (convertible), with Left Hand or Right Hand Drive. Options were the 2.5 liter or 3.5 liter engine, and various Smith's radios were available for different markets.
Pricing
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MODEL Trims | |||
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2.5 saloon | 3.5 saloon | 2.5 DHC | 3.5 DHC |
MSRP USA | |||
$n/a | $4600 | $n/a | $4700 |
UK price excluding tax | |||
£930 | £930 | £988 | £988 |
Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim | |||
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Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MPG | |||
c/h | c/h | c/h | c/h |
Engine and Transmission
Inline 6 cylinder pushrod overhead valve engine of 2.5 or 3.5 liters piston displacement, twin SU carburetters, twin exhaust manifolds feeding into single muffler. Four speed Moss gearbox with synchromesh on the top three gears.
Performance
- Top speed 90.7 mph
- 0-60 mph 14.7 seconds
- Braking 30 mph to zero in 33.5 ft @ .90g with 125 lbs pedal pressure
Test data from "The Motor" 5 Apr 1950
Reliability
Warranty options and scheduled maintenance information should be mentioned here.
Safety
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Photos
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Colors
Suede Green, Ivory, Birch Grey, Battleship Grey, Lavender Grey, Gunmetal, Black, Pastel Green Metallic, Pastel Blue Metallic, Dove Grey.
Main Competitors
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Hybrid Models
Two cars were built with the new XK engine, one for testing and the other for the personal use of the chairman William Lyons.
Unique Attributes
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Interior
Leather upholstery with cut pile carpeting available in the following colors: Suede Green, Red, Pale Blue, Grey, Biscuit, Tan, Pigskin Grain.
Burled walnut veneer instrument panel and door trimmings.
Convertible top available in the following colors: French Grey, Black, Dark Sand, Gunmetal.
Two glove compartments and a map drawer. Individual front seats. Bench rear seat with side arm rests and central fold down arm rest. Seating and driving position were considered very comfortable by the road testers of the period.
Resale Values
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<MODEL> Year | |||
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Year X | Year X-2 | Year X-3 | Year X-4 |
Resale Value | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ |
Criticisms
Road tests by "The Motor" and "The Autocar" magazines were very favorable, both saying it was a very fine car and good value for the money.
Generations
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Current Generation: (YYYY–present)
Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)
First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)
Worldwide
The majority of RHD cars went to Australia, while the majority of LHD cars went to the USA. The UK home market did well enough considering the economics of the times. Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and continental European countries were also significant markets. Many other countries had a dealer or two.
Design quirks and oddities
A Mark V saloon got its top chopped off and other modifications to play the part of a 1930s Mercedes for the Harrison Ford movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark".
Awards
List out notable awards that the model has received while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.
See Also
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