My Jaguar Mk2
These pages are showing current condition and the (slow) progress of restoring my Jaguar Mk2 to usable (summer) car.By Köpi, Oulu, Finland
kopi.roskapoisto @kulusjarvi.eu,(remove ".roskapoisto" from address)
Last update Apr 30th, 2025
In line
six cyl 3.8 litre XK-engine with double over head camshafts and twin SU HD6
carburettors, 225 hp @ 5500rpm, 125mph (201km/h) top speed, 0-60mph (96km/h)
in 8.5s. Fastest saloon of it's time.
4-speed
Moss manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville overdrive, 1st gear
unsyncronized, limited slip differential.
Vacuum
servo assisted disc brakes in all wheels.
Power
assisted steering (in my car an upgrade from later XJ Jaguar)
Total
83976 Mk2 (all variants) manufactured between 1959-1967, 14757 of them were
3.8 LHD like mine.
Old
English White (Cream) with Old Beige interior.