Jaguar Mark Viii (1957-58)

Jaguar Mark Viii (1957-58)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 83mm x 106mm
Displacement
3442cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4 (Valve numbering in Jaguar is from rear of engine)
Oil pressure (hot)
40 – 60 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor SU HD6 (twin)
Needles TL

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.004″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.004″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gauge engages with groove in camshaft
Intake valve opens
6° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.022″
Ignition timing indication
Scale on crankshaft damper
Ignition timing
6° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck or Automatic
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Girling Hydraulic vac-servo assisted
Brake linings

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18” to 316
Camber 1° ± ¼°
Caster angle 0° ± ¼°
King pin angle