The Jaguar 240 and 340 were the last names of the 2.4 and 3.4 litre versions of the Mark 2 saloon. Around September 1967, when the 3.8 litre model was dropped, Jaguar rebadged the two smaller cars as gap-fillers until the XJ6 arrived in September 1968. The 340 ended then, while budget-priced 240s built from the remaining parts continued until April 1969, with 7,246 of the two models produced in all. The 240 gained a straight-port cylinder head and twin HS6 SU carburettors, raising output from 120 to 133 bhp, and for the first time the 2.4 litre car could exceed 100 mph. Cost savings included Ambla synthetic upholstery in place of leather, tufted carpet and slimmer bumpers and over-riders.
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built from late 1959 to 1967 by Jaguar in Coventry, England
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built from late 1959 to 1967 by Jaguar in Coventry, England
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it was a very fast sport-sedan
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built from late 1959 to 1967 by Jaguar in Coventry, England
240 and 340
Some time on or about September 1967 the 3.8 litre model was discontinued and the 2.4 and 3.4 litre Mark 2 cars were rebadged as the 240 and 340 respectively
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remaining Series 2 parts were used up producing budget-priced 240s until April 1969
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