1959
Jaguar Mk 2 3.8
The Jaguar Mk 2 3.8-litre was the fastest production saloon in the world in 1959. It dominated British touring car racing and became associated with both bank robbers and police officers — each trying to outrun the other.
Sports Saloon
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 3.8L XK DOHC I6 |
| Displacement | 3,781 cc |
| Horsepower | 220 hp |
| Torque | 325 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-speed Moss gearbox |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Economy | 16.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 4,572 mm |
| Width | 1,692 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,575 kg |
| MSRP Range | £1,779 (UK, 1959) |