Jaguar really designed an amazing looking car in the Mark X. Unfortunately its performance was never intended to match its looks. But someone corrected that with this Mark X by installing the complete powertrain from a 1996 Jaguar XJR-6. That means the fully independent suspension, high performance ABS brakes, four-speed automatic transmission and supercharged 4.0L inline-six with 322 horsepower and 378 ft-lbs of torque. The Aston Martin DB7 wheels really finishes off the upgrades.
Source: Hemmings (link no longer works)
i have a xjs, i love jags ,but this mk10 is the best one ive seen yet.must be tremendous with the xjr unit.never thought how well the aston wheels would look on a mk10.going to try to get one to restore.
Really amazing how it looks; I have a Mark-X in process of restoring. Could gime some advices of the XJR-6 engine fitting as well as the gear box and the rear diferential used? I apreciated very much. I would consider to fit this engine unit.
Also could you explain how the car rides with all these enhacements ?
Thanks LOT
Jose Martin
I have a Mk10 and would love to know how to go about this conversation
My car is in great shape inside and out but motor and box are shot
I really really love this car is very nice
Can we get a reply here about this engine swap ? Would be great to know some details how to go about this great project And many thanks for the pics of the beauty ! Ulf – Sweden
Fantastic bit of engineering, design and tast,
Well done,
I’ve both cars and wanted to match them together, but you’ve beaten me too it.
Congratulations.
Any chance of some assistance for mine,
I’ll photo and post all the works till complete for all to see.
Thanks in advance