The Jaguar SS 2.5 Litre Saloon is a pre-war car produced by SS Cars Ltd. The design incorporated a sleek, streamlined body with sweeping fenders, a classic grille, and prominent headlights, contributing to its elegant and prestigious appearance. The interior is quite luxurious appointments for the time, featuring leather seats, wood trim, and a spacious cabin. The SS 2.5 Litre Saloon was one of the models that helped establish the reputation of SS Cars as a producer of stylish, high-quality vehicles. This model was part of the transition period when the company began using the Jaguar name, which would later become synonymous with luxury and performance.
Specifications
- Production Years: ……….1935-1940
- Model: ………………………..SS 2.5 Litre Saloon.
- Body Style:………………….4-door saloon.
- Engine:……………………….2.5-liter Inline-6.
- Transmission:……………..4-speed manual.
- Horsepower:……………….Approximately 68 hp.
- Top Speed:………………….Around 85 mph (137 km/h).
- Chassis:………………………Ladder frame
- Suspension…………………Independent front suspension and a live rear axle
- Brakes:……………………….Drum brakes on all four wheels.
- Wheelbase:………………….2,946 mm (116 inches).
- Length:……………………….Approximately 4,720 mm (186 inches).
- Width:………………………..Approximately 1,676 mm (66 inches).
- Height:……………………….Approximately 1,524 mm (60 inches).
1936 SS Jaguar 2½-Litre Saloon
The 1936 SS Jaguar 2½-Litre Saloon was a significant model for SS Cars, it combined striking looks with performance and comfort, making it a popular choice in its era. The vehicle featured a well-appointed interior, and a robust inline-6 engine. The new and more efficient overhead valve (O.H.V.) engine in a strong but light frame offering flexibility and improved handling, marking it as a precursor to the luxury and performance standards that Jaguar. The car was priced at £385 at the time of release
Specifications
- Engine:……………………….Inline-6 with a bore of 73 mm and stroke of 106 mm.
- Displacement: …………….2,663.7 cc.
- R.A.C. rating: ……………..19.84 hp.
- Performance:
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- Top speed: ………..90 mph.
- Acceleration: ……..0 to 60 mph in 16 seconds.
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- Transmission: ……………..4-speed synchromesh gearbox.
- Wheelbase: ………………….9 ft. 11 in.
- Track: …………………………4 ft. 6 in.