| Jaguar Mark VII Jaguar Mark VII M | |
|---|---|
 1954 Jaguar Mark VII | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Production | 1950–1956 30,969 produced[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3442 cc I6, 160 bhp (119.3 kW) (1951–1954) 3442 cc I6, 190 bhp (141.7 kW) (1954–1956) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 120 in (3,048 mm) [2] |
| Length | 196.5 in (4,991 mm) [3] |
| Width | 73 in (1,854 mm) [3] |
| Kerb weight | 3,696 lb (1,676 kg) MarK VII 3,724 lb (1,689 kg) MarK VII M |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jaguar Mark V |
| Successor | Jaguar Mark VIII |
The Jaguar Mark VII is a four-door luxury car produced by Jaguar Cars of Coventry from 1950 to 1956. Launched at the 1950 British International Motor Show as the successor to the Jaguar Mark V, it was called the Mark VII because there was already a Bentley Mark VI on the market. [citation needed] A version of the Jaguar Mark V with the XK engine had been designated as the Mark VI, but it is thought that only two were built.[2]
In its original 1950 form the Mark VII could exceed 100 mph, and in 1952 it became the first Jaguar to be made available with an optional automatic transmission.[4]
Mark VIIs were successful in racing and rallying.
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