History of Jaguar

History of Jaguar «Jaguar Cars Ltd.» Begins c 20's of the last century. In 1922, William Lyons (Sir Lyons William) and his partner, William Walmsley (Sir Walmsley William) founded the company Swallow Sidecar (abbreviated SS) in the northern seaside town of Blackpool (Blackpool), which initially specialized in manufacturing carriages for motorcycles. Very stylish aluminum wheelchair Swallow soon came to the attention of motorists. Deciding not to stop there, the talented and enterprising William Lyons decides to try a new direction - the Body Swallow. The first achievement of the company in this area was the development of the car body «Austin 7", thanks to which the company William Lyons received an order for 500 such bodies. The funds and the growing reputation enabled Swallow Sidecar Company established in the market design of the body, making them in future models Fiat, Morris, Swift, Standart and Wolseley. In 1931, due to increased production took moving company from Blackpool to larger manufacturing facilities in Coventry (Coventry). William Lyons began to design their own cars, fueling addiction seater sports model, which brings the company another success at the motor show in London. SS 1 car, the chassis and body design of which have been fully developed Lyons, was recognized as the most athletic of all the models Swallow. From a list of names of birds and animals, representing the speed and power, combined with the beauty and grace of his first-born Lyons chose Jaguar. SS 1 car later became the prototype model SS 1 Tourer with an open top, which is called the first truly a sports car Jaguar. In the early 40s of automotive production company Swallow was suspended in connection with the beginning of World War II. All car manufacturers, including the company Swallow Sidecar, were actively involved in the performance of military government orders. 1948 marked the restart of auto production. Swallow Sidecar Company changed its name to Jaguar Cars Ltd. The extraction of the revolutionary 2 - and then 4-cylinder engine Jaguar. The new series of Jaguar cars called "X" (from the word «experimental»), later known as the series of car XK. In 1948, the company expects more success at the London Motor Show, where all eyes of motorists caught first introduced Jaguar XK120. Supplied with Heynes 105 hp, this car easily developed speed 126 km / h and was recognized as the fastest production car of. In the 50's were produced cars Jaguar XK Mark V, Mark VII., Jaguar XK140. From 1950 to 1960 the company won the U.S. market, where the model Jaguar XK150 and XK150 Roadster, with engines from 2.4 to 3.8 liters and 220 hp a great success. Ask for cars Jaguar was so great that it became necessary to open another plant for the production of Jaguar at Browns Lane (Browns Lane). The fifties were marked by a succession of sports victories Jaguar. Model C-Type and D-Type, equipped with engines adapted XK, for seven years, winning sports race in Le Mans (Le Mans). Jaguar team success and winning the Grand Prix at the championship in 1959, 60, 63, and '65 is a name forever linked with the history of victories in automobile competitions. In 1956, Queen Elizabeth II of England, William Lyons awarded the title of Royal Designer of the automotive industry. He was also awarded the title of Knight of the Royal for a great contribution to the development of the automobile industry of the country. In 1961, Jaguar's design team began work on a car receiver D-Type. Predatory bends of this racing car transformed into a stylish, sensual body lines of the legendary E-Type, XK engine equipped with a volume of 3.8 liters and an all-new rear suspension system. Jaguar E-type, one of the hot favorite cars in the history of Jaguar, is considered one of the most brilliant exponents of innovative thinking, style and advanced technology of the time. 1961 Jaguar XK E-Type caused a sensational success at the exhibition in Geneva. In 1962 Jaguar Mark X car will be successful in the U.S. automotive market. In 1968, a new sedan Jaguar XJ6 (with six-cylinder engine), which won many awards, including the title of "Car of the Year." A little later, in 1971, there was a Jaguar XJ 12 with a 12-cylinder engine producing 311 hp, which for many years was the most powerful version of the engine Jaguar. In 1975, there was Jaguar XJ-S, equipped with suspension E-Type, with a modern four-seater cabin and a powerful 12-cylinder engine. He continued the tradition of sporting Jaguar, winning the world championship in 1977 and 1978. In 1986, the car was presented XJ6 c advanced 24-valve aluminum engine AJ-6 and more modern electronic system that included an on-board computer. The ongoing work to improve the quality of cars Jaguar has led to the revival of traditional 6-cylinder sports car Jaguar. The real sensation of British Motor Show 1988 was the Jaguar XJ220. The first version of this car was created by Cliff Ryudellom (Cliff Rudell), and was then further developed Helfetom Keith (Keith Helfet) in 1987. The final version of the car was presented at the 1991 Tokyo Motor Show. This legendary car, limited edition - only 280 copies, and is now a cherished dream of many car collectors in the world. Also in 1988, the opening of the unit Jaguar Sport, engaged in the development of sports prototypes based stock car Jaguar XJ family 220. Years 1991-94 were a period of development of a new range of Jaguar. In 1993 the plant at Browns Lane, which was built in the 50s, was promptly rebuilt for the new series of XJ. The new V12 engine with a volume of 6.0 liters is more powerful, modern and cost-effective than its parent Daimler Double Six.