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Mark VIII
1956 Jaguar Mark VIII
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Jaguar
Model
Mark VIII
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
213 hp
Power (kW)
157 kW
Torque
293 Nm (216 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,442 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,991 mm
(196.5 in)
Width
1,854 mm
(73.0 in)
Height
1,600 mm
(63.0 in)
Wheelbase
3,048 mm
(120.0 in)
Curb weight
1,775 kg
(3,913 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
106 mm
(4.2 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
77 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,435 mm
(56.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,473 mm
(58.0 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
190 mm
(7.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
481 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Jaguar
176 vehicles
Mark VIII
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Mark VIII Standard
1956–1958
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1956
Powertrain
3.4 Manual
Horsepower
213 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
