The story of Jaguar - built with passion and idealism Jaguar Legend (5-8)

 The story of Jaguar - built with passion and idealism Jaguar Legend (5)
1953-6350's
1954 年, XK120s performance of more advanced models were replaced by XK140s models, the model is equipped with a higher power of 190 horsepower engine, the engine has been used in the XK120 special edition models.
picture shows the 1954 Jaguar D-Type
XK140 XK120 in appearance similar to his predecessor, has only in the details different. two-door convertible sports car with a low chassis double 3 inches forward of its divisions, increased seat space, and make room for the two tailstock, just for kids or adults during short trips when the ride. The new measures designed to make the XK models for the men at home is more practical. speed transmission has become an optional additional configuration, and the order may request another car attach a power output of up to 210 brake horsepower C-Type cylinder head. which the price of car, except for export outside of a small, uniform price of ? 1,127. XK140 XK cars continued to maintain popularity and reputation, but rarely used in competition.
On the other hand, C-Type sports car will soon be replaced by a D-Type. It's a prototype in 1953, made public appearances in non-several times, is the C series and the final transition between the D series models .
D-Type models as the main beam with non-integrated structure, easy to wear and tear the ground. So to carry the engine, steering and front suspension attached to the front desk of magnesium alloy vehicle body. Also includes soft tank design, and many other practices are borrowed from the field of aviation technology. This car is jointly developed by the Heynes and Sayer made.
1954 年, D-Type sports car also shoulder the expectations across the company took part in the Le Mans race. Jaguar before the start of the race drivers in their routine inspection of the engine and found that the fuel used in small gray sand. According to the research and conclusions of the scene, the drivers still decide to participate in this campaign, by Hamilton and Rolt bear the brunt of D-type driving.
terms for Jaguar drivers, this competition can be described as a double whammy, driving the car when Rolt was pressing harder and harder opponents backward when the car's roof open and cover nearly all of a sudden the track, causing the car to 170 miles / hour speed of spinning! in a few hours after the race, they do everything we can to catch up with the fastest speed in this reproach during the performance of the car, a few nearly perfect. As a result, after a fight lasting 24 hours later, they finally win Ferrari than only 1 minute 45 seconds slower!
but a few weeks later, they realized the desire to avenge. Peter Whitehead and Ken Wharton, held in Reims 12-hour endurance race in one fell swoop with gold.
has been Jaguar are committed to creating your own image of a beautiful and distinguished. it into production models have a large luxury sedan noble , a sophisticated high-level sports car, but the lack of a small compact car. So in 1955, the company has invested one million pounds for the design and development of new compact Jaguar sedan.
car-one which body structure is the biggest challenge faced by Jaguar. when people little knowledge of the case of endurance Engineering, Jaguar for safety reasons, the body did overweight but also more solid. Some people worry that new models may be relatively large noise, because when cars drive over rough roads, the car's body structure is often given as the sound of steel drums. Thus, the designer Bob Knight came up with a solution, he used a sheet of rubber substrate may be cut off from the body shell noise the various components, this compact solution also makes truck-mounted design he laid his reputation within.
when Heynes, Hassa and other colleagues when the engine was originally designed XK120, the original intention to also create one for The four-cylinder engine compact car, which is the XK100, but the Jaguar available when the overall design of small cars and luxury but no degree of hope to Jaguar standards, this superior performance can not match the XK100 engine So the plan was shelved at that time. Now, the new body was designed to carry the same excellent performance of the engine, they will reduce the original XK120 engine stroke, the exhaust is reduced to 2483cc, which is a 2.4-liter engine, and applied The new cars. The model is very famous Jaguar 2.4. This is the first Jaguar truly a small car, is very important to the history of Jaguar cars, and in continuous production since the 10 years, but is subject to change in appearance only.
Le Mans in 1955 a tragic car race event brings together all the elements. Moss to win the Grand Prix crown and the switch to Mercedes-Benz, British driver Mike Hawthorn to join the Jaguar team to fill the vacancy. The entry of the D-Type racing been improved, and replaced the increase the valve with a staged a great game. Unfortunately happened! a Mercedes-Benz car ran into a crowd watching the game, leading to the scene of large crowds casualties. race is still carried out, Mercedes and Jaguar team Fangio Hawthorn team launched Nanfennanshe the close of the contest, the two continue to surpass each other and being beyond, fighting and thrilling, but at this time, Mercedes decided to quit the race, Fangio not allowed to withdraw midway games, Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb so little in the absence of final adversary under the easy victory.
Jaguar before as only small-scale production of the C-Type sports car, they then began selling a limited number of D-Type sports car. Similarly, the production of this car designed mainly but also to participate in events produced a total of 42 before and after, of which 18 export to the United States.
Mark VII also show large cars in their racing's impressive record. In fact, Ronnie Adams has won the crown of a number of events, including the holding of the 1956 Rally Monte Carlo. Jaguar has thus become the first ever won in the same year, Le Mans and Monte Carlo Rally crown in two automobile manufacturers.
In fact, in 1956, Sir Lyons for Jaguar and unusual year for both, Lyons due contribution in the automotive sector has been canonized as the Jazz.
1956 years of Le Mans is still 5 D-Type race cars, including the original group of three D-Type, but also including private group, two D-Type. Results for Jaguar, it can be said sometime in the game has just begun the second lap , the original group of two D-Type car collision took place, electronic switches have been damaged; third car because of cracking of the fuel pipe forced out of the race. Fortunately, a private group in the two D -Type, Ron Flockhart and Ninian Sanderson from the driver's D-Type is gradually overtaking other vehicles and crossed the finish line first.
1956 年底, Mark VII models to further optimize the Mark VIII was replaced by models. It uses monolithic windshield, pleasing appearance, radiator cabinet have also been improved.
During this time, it is favored by XK-SS, the D-Type road version with a luxurious interior, into production. unexpected, it makes D-Type because of poor sales in excess of market components have been fully utilized. However, the vehicle only after creating 16, XK-SS production due to a huge fire which suddenly breaks down. Fortunately, the damage caused by low under control as far as possible, and work together in the factory and suppliers to cooperate under the normal production will be restored soon. However, D- Type and XK-SS essential for the production of the aircraft suffered damage to the assembly.
Again, this tragedy has almost ruined the Jaguar 2.4 sedan market. According to the plan, Jaguar decided to give the car is equipped with 3.4-liter engine, you can create a very flexible and light sports car. maximum speed of up to 120 miles / hour, and can be at 11.7 seconds to accelerate to 60 miles / hour.
ideal as far as possible test environment (in a contest endurance) they developed disc brakes, and intended to be a large-scale production.'s first benefit from this new car is produced in May 1957 the XK150.
its standard equipped with a speed of 190 miles / hour the engine, but it also configure the speed of the sale of 210 miles / hour special edition of B-type engine. With the increasing performance, the trend of increasing weight, Xk cars more show less in the braking areas , but the new disc brake for the brake system provides a great improvement.
1956 year, Jaguar announced withdrawal from the race car, at least one year do not participate in competition. This is mainly because of manpower shortage of the design team not only Jaguar to be on the track in order to consolidate the brilliant record bears a great pressure, and they also design and develop other new models .1957 years of Le Mans race is not played the original Jaguar D-Type racing But an individual driving participating, Ecurie Ecosse team has two non-production of Jaguar cars. Interestingly, the five entries in the D-Type cars all drive the entire distance, which by the Ecurie Ecosse team Flockhart and Bueb , Sanderson and Lawrence were driving the cars swept the first two, the French duo Lucas and Mary third, the Belgian partner Frere and Rousselle finished fourth. Duncan Hamilton, and from the United States Masten Gregory Although the fastest, but because exhaust pipe burst, the ground burned out a big hole, thus delaying the game time, and ultimately successful only in sixth place.
the same year, in Europe and the United States, the best Indianapolis has staged a race between the Challenge . is known as , the other European teams are to boycott the race. the United States participating in the eight cars are specially designed for such events, but it is only eight vehicles in three to reach the end. The entry of the three D- Type car in just over two Le Mans 24-hour rally, but they seamlessly completed the race, and points were fourth, fifth and six.
1958 in the first half, XK150 Roadster double version in order to meet the needs of the U.S. market with the appearance of the other two models were revised. This sports car has a more luxurious hand-cranked windows and work fine under the hood more.
double in the XK150 convertible sports car market at the same time, Harry Weslake has developed a new cylinder head is equipped with the engine. This is equipped with three S-type vaporization of the first, it allows the engine power increased to 250 brake horsepower, and installed the engine XK150 at speeds up to 133 miles / hour, 7.3 seconds to start the acceleration to 50 miles / hour. Shortly thereafter, this 1958 Auto Show, Mark VIII Mark IX model cars are snatched the limelight. From the exterior view, these two cars are very similar, but the new model is equipped with a 3.8-liter XK engine and improved version of the dish brakes, in addition to providing power steering wheel.
1959 years, the small car gradually attracted people's attention. end of the year, significantly redesigned models were introduced in the Mark II, which tracks the design and post- disc brake system to make it a popular market.
configuration 120 bhp 2.4-liter version and 210 bhp 3.4-liter version of the model has to enter the market, but a more abundant power, 3.8-liter version of The sisters also joined the market competition model. can provide 220 brake horsepower cars which makes the car already known for tall and speed of the Jaguar become the first choice of the car business, and its price was only 1,842 pounds. With the U.S. auto market was
's competition in the power continues to heat up, once again smitten with Jaguar, starting from the XK150 in 1960 to provide 3.8-liter engine model configuration. This engine can also be equipped with S The success, of which there was a champion Formula One World Championship, with Mike Hawthorn, Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, Roy Salvadori, Bruce McLaren, Denny Hulme and Mike Parkes, etc..
all competitions that year, Jie Leopard can be described as news of success. Murray brothers on the 1958 Tulip Rally Grand Slam victory, in addition to the Jaguar is still the Monte Carlo Open, the British Royal Automobile Club competition and won the Alpine Rally groups, respectively, and different levels of individual awards race victory. while also increasing the difficulty of the French Tour and won five consecutive victories, including the 1963 event, that the last leg of the Jaguar game winning streak, a high-speed car reached 3,600 miles total ! competition in high-performance station wagon, Jaguar victory traveled to Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, also the Italian record in international long-distance racing history. In the UK, Mark II followed Jie Leopard has always been the tradition of Silverstone in the annual contest held in both the production car won first place, to 1961, Jaguar has gained in the tournament victory in 13 games.
1960, the Jaguar acquisition automotive industry pioneer, established the Daimler company. Jaguar need more space for development, but Daimler has a large factory at Coventry, so the engine manufacturers to move to get there.
the story of Jaguar - built with passion and idealism Jaguar Legend (6)
1963-68 60
Jaguar's plan to temporarily retire from racing for some time, but all sorts of things that they had to delay the program. including: fire at the factory, car manufacturing, and of course the most crucial point m high market demand for Jaguar.
engineering department had planned in 1955 to design a D-Type's successor models. Sayer famous home is the aerodynamic principles used in the automotive aerodynamic design of the first, he has devoted R & D models a dual roles, both have great performance road cars, but also could be Le Mans champion dominated the race. It is the history of the most classic Jaguar E-Type. in the development process, E-Type Car plans to gradually evolve into two distinct branches: road with cars and racing cars.
Although XK150 is a very good sports car, but in 1961 it was no longer maintain its pioneer status, so the need for greater action to Jaguar to further consolidate its sales volume and brand reputation. And in March 1961 released in Geneva The E-Type cars are as such a role. and similar to the 1948 XK120, it definitely is a very favorite sports car. their body shape, appearance, looking, and in all aspects of the car set new benchmark.
Bob Knight for the E-Type Design of a new independent rear suspension, and placed within the body of a rubber sheet wrapped stent, it is different on the roads are quite stable handling. from the driver perspective, world-class event, from the appearance of the terms also have a luxurious and beautiful forms. This car also has the lSr first applied to XK150-shaped head 3.8-liter three-cylinder XK vaporization engine. a smaller air body resistance of 265 brake horsepower with its performance even more remarkable, the maximum speed reached 150 miles / hour, 6.9 seconds acceleration from 0 to 60 miles / hour. E-Type cars, or called the XK-E As the U.S. response was the same can be said not to have any kind words. It is fast, agile, flexible, acceleration and flexible, have greater flexibility. so both comfort and beauty in one compact car can is unheard of.
1961 year, double version of the E-Type sports car is manufactured in major car magazines and newspaper appearances. amazing car can achieve 150 miles / hour speed.
map 1961 Jaguar E-Type
as planned, the same models are listed on promotion in Vienna to auto journalists, as they and the public reaction is also a fanatical, never had a car was so commendable. more Jiaoren feel incredible sports car version is double the price of 1954 pounds, double the price for the roadster version of 1830 pounds. Aston Martin is that it was twice the price, but is even more close to Ferrari The three times the price! a few weeks later, double sports roadster version and the double version of the E-type in the New York auto show, people's reaction is the same sensation.
and like the XK120, Jaguar needed track up proved its worth. with two cars involved in high-performance sports car Grand Prix race at the Oulton Park, then turn to a number of the rugged driving 25 laps on the track. The task to Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori, they will in the race against two rival Ferrari and Aston Martin. these two E-Type car in the game has remained the leading most of the time, but unfortunately in the last Salvadori brake is a problem, was driving the Aston Martin DB4 GT models beyond the Grand Prix gold medalist Innes Ireland. But despite this, Ireland still does not go beyond driving another E-type of the Hill. Finally, the three similar results to the end of the game. This is the E-Type car first triumph, and irrefutable proof of the fact that the power of its powerful.
the same end of the year, Jaguar has launched a new model Mark X, it is an alternative version of Mark IX. The The new Mark X is not just the improvement on the Mark IX, instead of using a new concept. Mark IX using a separate chassis, and Mark X, but all with a single cabin design of body structure. It independent system using the rear, and equipped with the engines, are derived from the E-Type high-performance scientific and technological advantages. The car was designed almost entirely based on the demand for the U.S. market, if European standards, the car space becomes large, and can accommodate five people. Despite its large size, but its speed is not slow. top speed of 120 miles / hour. This model naturally has a strong United States and Canada to attract dealers power and appeal, reflected in the total amount of the order 3 up to 6 thousand million dollars (2 thousand 2 hundred 50 million pounds). Unfortunately, the car actually was not as successful as expected, but it is increasingly sophisticated, and develop into a capable of carrying 4 to 5 people, excellent performance, fast and comfortable car.
1962 年 Le Mans car race has three E-Type cars to individual competition. one of which dropped out, and finally, Briggs Cunningham and Roy Salvadori driving the car in a very convincing performance won the fourth place, followed in fifth place in the Peter Lumsden and Peter Sargent.
At the same time, E-Type cars in the world events around a series of victories achieved. which by the Jaguar dealer John Coombs of the car is a referral has been further developed. E-Type car touched the Ferrari victory, which developed a new version 250 GTO sports car. to contend with, but also in the Coombs Jaguar car models on the basis that the development to create the dedicated E-Type race car Special Edition. These are the outside world as ; the Jaguar new car produced only 12, it has an aluminum monocoque body and the same material type of engine. It's fuel injection engine, a large wheel radial force and the wider its performance even more outstanding, to create a great threat to Ferrari and won the contest in the .1963 several years, three Lightweight E Le Mans cars battle. but unfortunately, a retired due to gearbox failure game, second in the Mulsanne at 170 miles / hour speed crashed into a field and was seriously damaged, because the middle of the third vehicle repair a badly damaged bonnet and at the gas station for long periods, and ultimately successful only ninth.
Also in 1963, S-Type sedan to the market. It is compatible in appearance of the Mark II and Mark X model advantages, but to avoid the deficiency, and thus more satisfying. Most importantly, S-Type sedan is equipped with independent rear suspension, and the car also offers a 3.4-liter and 3.8 liter two options.
1964 Le Mans racing on the year with two lightweight E department cars took part in the competition. It is regrettable that both the two venues due to mechanical failure and grief.
order to increase torque, E-Type car is equipped with a new 4.2-liter XK engine and synchronous meshing transmission. In addition, the discarded support to lock the vacuum regulator bellows servo system, so that the brakes have been improved .4.2 liter E-Type interior offers a more superior seats, aluminum bumper and the total console are wrapped with a black leatherette up. and the Mark X, as can be distinguished in the external 4.2-liter E-Type car trunk lid is the only basis for the logo.
Lyons jazz for some time been considered the company needs to develop a four-Jaguar seat sports car, this idea is realized in 1966, both in the E-Type cars longer and with two small seats in the rear. be seen as a 2 +2 model and did not win the new car owner love, but he is a more practical model. the extra weight and the design of the front area to improve their driving performance did not help, the maximum speed has dropped to 136 miles / hour and the previous ? .2385 as very competitive, very good sales. and all of the E series of products, most of them across the ocean to the United States.
1966 年 420 cars come out. this car has a Mark X is similar to the front of the improved version of the style S-Type sedan. car to its name, with a 4.2 liter engine of the 420 sedan performance. Even so, it is only a temporary expedient by Lyons and Knight as a transitional product, they are committed to developing a highly special models, takes several years.
photo 1966 Jaguar XJ13
many years, are among the British brands Jaguar's top exports to the U.S., and the most popular imported cars Americans. As In 1966, Jaguar's total exports in the post-war has reached 200 million pounds.
year later, Mark II model developed as an improved 240 and 340 models. These models are now entering old age and had since some minor renovation or alteration of the re-Hwan youth, and its 3.8-liter version been released from the ranks of this model.
Jaguar company from time to time to race on the idea, Sayer had thought would be a engine installed in the middle of the car body. Heynes and his colleagues realized that if Jaguar wants to maintain its competitiveness, but also need to design a new engine, preferably of 12 cylinders.
1965 years With the lightweight E-type cars are no longer competitive, the Sayer and the Lotus car company later became the head of a small team consisting of Mike Kimberley began mid-engine sports car design. In order to have sufficient power drive They designed a four-cam, 5-liter V12. car, later XJ13, was created in 1966 by the secret, but unfortunately due to various reasons this project did not progress smoothly, and until 1967 was to make the first prototypes. Sadly, it never involved in any race, but was on display at the museum for those who watch the car. from the appearance point of view, this car is a masterpiece of another Sayer. The car has distinct lineage features, perhaps the most one can imagine the most beautiful car, but also was dedicated to the early death in 1970, the brilliant master of the eternal tribute.
1968, due to the provisions of the U.S. Federal Regulations leaving E-Type made a change in appearance money. Since the appearance of not very clean, the weight continued to increase, E-Type cars need to have the reputation and performance for some balance and improved. Jaguar is also looking forward to this solution, preferably with more than six cylinders.
During this period, Sir Lyons Jaguar and the British Motor Corporation will merge, high-spirited than the Jaguar car company also merged to become the automobile era dominant industry. The whole concept of 60 years, can be said that Jaguar walk in front of the whole world.
the story of Jaguar - built with passion and idealism Jaguar Legend (7)
1968-79XJ6 cars and the V12 engine
the late 60s in the 20th century, the Jaguar in a relatively narrow market range already has a lot of car models. Accordingly, these models are starting to become a perfect little outdated, it is time once again breakthrough time for self.
20XJ6 came in 1968, it is the Jaguar has long sought a new car. No doubt, it is by far the best Jaguar car production, it soon listing will be well received.
car's appearance is another Lyons masterpiece. at the same time other brands of cars are beginning to lose their individuality, while Jaguar has always spare no effort to consolidate with its own characteristics . not only the car, she looks gorgeous style, Bob Knight makes XJ6 development of high-quality performance and truck-mounted in the driving design sets a new standard of luxury cars and model. XJ Series in nearly 20 years later there has been main models in the company, which also permits Mingliangsi Jazz had to spend a lot of time and effort to develop a new model is a very wise decision. To make with a car to meet the growing market demand, Jaguar introduced two different emissions, which are familiar 4.2-liter XK engine and the new 2.8-liter engine. In fact, the needs of customers are concentrated in the 4.2-liter engine with XJ6, but lower than the ? 2,253 price is quite attractive people.
XJ named one of the legendary automotive history - the first car called the XJ No. XJ4 its internal project known. XJ said here , 4 no particular meaning. The project originated from a proposal to replace the car with four GT E-Type, Jaguar's U.S. response to an important market. body jazz style personally guided by the Lyons, the first front and rear features like E car, the body has only two doors. Later, as the project's development, the focus turned to a new car, so he added the back door, front and rear to be resulting in the appearance of a typical XJ, Jaguar has consistently while maintaining the traditional style and elegance. XJ's front mimics the Mark X and 420, a wider lower grille, four headlights. vehicle typical of the McNair Leopard style, with leather interior and a full range of wood instruments.
XJ Series cars come with, in addition to retain the low yield of 420G-based, the other car models have ceased production.
1969 years, William Heynes retired from the company .1934 years to 32 years old at the time he joined the SS Motor Company, and since then he has been responsible for all engineering services, integration and command of a great team.
vehicle emissions because of government control and some safety rules to make E-Type has lost the speed of passionate performance. Therefore, XJ Series also need a new engine to meet the needs of the broader market.
Jaguar Climax in 1963, the company bought it in 50 and 60 years had an extremely successful design of the engine in the Cup Zhaijinduoyin. Wally Hassan in the early 50s left the Jaguar switch to Climax, and responsible for the design and production of a dominating the engine of the world. As mergers and acquisitions, and now he returned to Jaguar, and in that time he has no one better suited than Jaguar's new engine was designed. Heynes and Claude Baily designed a four cam racing engine to drive the XJ13. In Both of them retired, Hassan and his partner Harry Mundy single camshaft engine has been extensively studied, and ultimately create their single-cam 5.3-liter V12 engine. The new V12 engine installed since 1971 E-Type car. equipped with a V12 engine, the E-Type, the appearance of major changes made accordingly. The original bare grille vents are covered up, and an outer curved arch of the wheel can be used to meet the widening the lane and greater tire. Coupé models (with fixed roof) was abandoned, and only 2 +2 roadster and revised to continue production. open-top sports car is now using four type structure based on which makes the car for the first time can be applied to automatic transmission systems, power steering has been used as standard on these two models. V12 engine performance because of its silky smooth and striking, it can easily start cars, so E-Type V12 image in people's minds with its predecessor, is entirely different. they are no longer just the pure sports car, but increasingly sophisticated travel tools.
1972, the tailor for the engine and design application models is finally released XJ12.XJ12 called a more perfect success, it is in many ways than XJ ...