 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5 Litre sedan. See more pictures of Jaguar cars. |
Appearance was marked by a long hood, upright radiator capped by the Jaguar mascot, large freestanding headlamps, flowing separate front fenders, and a narrow, close-coupled body. An archaic -- even by the late '40s -- leaf-spring/live-axle suspension was used both front and rear.
High-quality interior furnishings included a traditional British wood dash with large, plainly marked dials. Top speed for the 1.5 Litre was about 70 mph; the 3.5 Litre could reach a bit over 90 mph.
Most Mark IVs were built with right-hand drive for the British market as Jaguar's export drive didn't begin in earnest until a few years later.
Pluses of the 1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV:
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Classic lines
- CCCA Classic status
- Rugged simplicity
- Rare in U.S.
- Convertibles very desirable
- Prices have recently retreated to realistic levels
Minuses of the 1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV:
- Parts supplies dried up long ago
- Limited performance
- Poor body quality
- Old-fashioned chassis
Production
of the 1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV:
- 1.5 Litre: 5,761
- 2.5 Litre: 1,861
- 3.5 Litre: 4,420
- Conv 104 (2.5 Litre), 560 (3.5 Litre)
Specifications
of the 1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV:
Length, inches: 173.0 (1.5), 186.0 (2.5/3.5)
Wheelbase, inches: 112.5 (1.5), 120.0 (2.5/3.5)
Weight, pounds: 2,970 (1.5), 3,585 (2.5), 3,670 (3.5)
Price, new: N/A
Engines for the 1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| ohv 1-4 | 1,776 (108 cid) | 65 | 1945-1948 |
| ohv 1-6 | 2,663 (163 cid) | 105 | 1945-1948 |
| ohv 1-6 | 3,485 (213 cid) | 125 | 1945-1948 |
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