Performance Review: Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v - [1954]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar Mark VII Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1954. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1954 Jaguar D Type 3.4L and the 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1.This particular Jaguar Mark VII has a 3442cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The Mark VII shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mark VII's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1753 kgs (3864 lbs) this makes the Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar Mark VII shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp)

In terms of power the 3442cc 12V St6 engine produces 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5200 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 195 lb-ft (264.3 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar Mark VII you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 (116.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar Mark VII.

The Jaguar Mark VII has a Power to weight ratio of 91.2 bhp per ton and 111.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1954 Mark VII competing with the 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 (116.2 bhp per ton) or the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1 235 Convertible (116.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar Mark VII generating around 111.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 (136.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1981 Ford Capri 2.8i (136.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 13.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.1 secs, this made the Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v as fast as the 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3 (13.60 secs) the 2005 Citroen C1 1.0 VTR 3dr (13.70 secs) the 1950 Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L (13.70 secs) the or the 1952 Bentley R-Type 4.6 4d Saloon (13.80 secs). This Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v is also faster than the 2005 Citroen C1 1.0 VTR 3dr (13.70 secs) the 1950 Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L (13.70 secs) the 1952 Bentley R-Type 4.6 4d Saloon (13.80 secs) the and the 1967 Volvo P 1800S (13.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mark VII and the 1967 Bristol 410 5.2 V8

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar Mark VII on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.1 secs @ 75.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Bristol 410 5.2 V8 (18.02 secs), the 1999 Ford Mondeo ST200 (18.02 secs), and the 2002 Ford Mondeo ST220 (18.03 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1954 version of the Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v has a maximum speed of 102mph.

Top Speed of the 1954 Mark VII equals the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (113 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1954 Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v then how about the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (113 mph), the 1979 Volvo 242 GT 2.3 (113 mph), or the 1976 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi MK1 (113 mph).

Related Links:

1954 Mark VII Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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