Jaguar Mk V 2.5 litre
| Produced: |
1948-1951, 1675 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Drophead Coupe,2 doors,4 seats |
By the late 40's Jaguar desperately needed a new saloon model to take over from the ageing 1.5-3.5 litre models, which were essentially pre-war designs. At the
The MKV 2.5 litre acted as the smaller capacity "entry" model for the Mk V range. Previously the range started with a 1.5 litre model, mercifully Jaguar recognised that the new car would be too heavy for a small engine and so the 2.5 litre car became an important car. The engine used was still the old faithful Standard engine, in 2664cc form. Jaguar ideally would have fitted the new XK engine however this was still relatively new and not ready for mass production.
The well built, traditionally styled Mk V sold well until being replaced by the more modern Mk VII in
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2663cc | S6 OHV | 73mm x 106mm | 7.3 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 mph | 17 s | 20 mpg |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Jaguar Mk IV 2.5 Litre Saloon | H&H Sales Limited | 23 Oct 2012 | Not sold | |
| 280 | Jaguar Mk. V Drophead Coupé | Historics at Brooklands | 26 May 2012 | Not sold | |
| 06 | Jaguar MkV 3.5-Litre Saloon | Bonhams & Goodman | 14 Sep 2008 | Not sold | |
| 352 | 1951 Jaguar Mk V Drophead Coupe | Coys | 18 Jun 2005 | - | £34699.00 |
| 022 | Jaguar MK V Saloon | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Jun 2004 | £17000.00 | - |
| 321 | Jaguar Mark V Saloon | Coys | 7 Mar 2004 | Not sold | |
| 060 | Jaguar MKV 2.5 litre (1949) | H&H Sales Limited | 4 Jun 2003 | - | £14728.00 |
| 046 | Jaguar MKV Saloon (1949) | H&H Sales Limited | 2 Oct 2002 | - | £13125.00 |
| 034 | Jaguar MKV Saloon (1949) | H&H Sales Limited | 20 Feb 2002 | - | £15050.00 |
| 015 | Jaguar MKV Saloon (1949) | H&H Sales Limited | 14 Feb 2001 | £1000.00 | - |
| 044 | Jaguar MKV 2.5 litre (1949) | BCA | 12 Jun 2000 | - | £9095.00 |
| 058 | Jaguar MKV (1949) | ADT | 6 Dec 1993 | £6300.00 | - |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
How the Mary Rose |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2012 | |||
| How the Mary Rose - Jaguar Mk5 - Restoring this Jaguar Mk5 on a tight budget meant Roby Taylor found a number of ways to keep costs low and quality high. | ||||
| Article |
The link |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2007 | |||
| The link - This rare post-war MkV coupe may have been a stop-gap model, but it's still every bit a Jaguar. 1950 Jaguar Mk V | ||||
| Article |
The Road Nearby |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2006 | |||
| The Road Nearby - A Jaguar Mk5 and a quick drive through the Vale of Glamorgan make a wonderful way to blow away the cobwebs - John James showed Mark Robinson his favourite 'close to home' run in South Wales. | ||||
