History of Jaguar

History Jaguar «Jaguar Cars Ltd.» C begins 20-ies. 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 the production of carriages for bikes. Very stylish aluminum wheelchair Swallow immediately attracted the attention of motorists. Determined not to rest on our laurels, talented and enterprising William Lyons decided to try yourself in a new direction - the production of automobile bodies Swallow. The first achievement of the company in this area was the development of the car body «Austin 7", whereby the company of William Lyons received an order for 500 such bodies. Funds received and increased reputation allowed the company to Swallow Sidecar foothold in the market of body design, making them in the future for models Fiat, Morris, Swift, Standart and Wolseley. In 1931 due to increased production took place on moving the company from Blackpool to larger industrial premises in Coventry (Coventry). William Lyons began to design their own cars, fueling a passion for two-seater sports model that brings the company another success at the motor show in London. SS 1 car, chassis and body design of which were fully developed by Lyons, was recognized as the most athletic of all the models Swallow. From a list of names of birds and animals, symbolizing the speed and power combined with beauty and grace, Lions to their first child chose Jaguar. SS 1 car later became the prototype model SS 1 Tourer with an open top, which is called the first truly sports car Jaguar. In the early 40s car production in the company of Swallow has been suspended in connection with the beginning of World War II. All car manufacturers, including company Swallow Sidecar, took an active part in the performance of military government orders. 1948 marked the restart car production. Swallow Sidecar Company changes its name to Jaguar Cars Ltd. It starts with the development of the revolutionary 2-x - and subsequently 4-cylinder engine Jaguar. A new series of Jaguar cars is called "X" (from the word «experimental»), later known as the series of car XK. In 1948 the company was expecting a new success at the London Motor Show, where all the eyes of motorists caught for the first time presented by Jaguar XK120. Staffed Heynes engine 105 hp, this car is easily developed a speed of 126 km / h and was recognized among the fastest production car. In the 50 years were issued 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 output to 220 hp enjoyed tremendous success. Ask our cars on the Jaguar was so great that it became necessary to open another plant for the production of Jaguar cars at Browns Lane (Browns Lane). The fifties were marked by a string of sporting wins Jaguar. Models C-Type and D-Type, equipped with adapted engines XK, for seven years winning sports racing at Le Mans (Le Mans). The success of the Jaguar team and winning the Grand Prix Championship in 1959, 60, 63 and in 1965 this name forever linked with the history of victories in road contests. In 1956, Queen Elizabeth II of England awarded the William Lyons the title of Royal Designer of the automotive industry. He was also awarded the title of royal knight for the great contribution to the development of automobile production in the country. In 1961, the Jaguar design team began work on a car receiver D-Type. Predatory bends of this racing car transformed into a stylish, sensual lines of the body of the legendary E-Type, XK engine equipped with a volume of 3.8 liters and a completely 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 expect success in the U.S. automotive market. In 1968, a new sedan Jaguar XJ6 (with six-cylinder engine), which won numerous awards, including the title "Car of the Year." A little later, in 1971, there was a Jaguar XJ 12, 12-cylinder engine producing 311 hp, which for many years was the most powerful version of the engine Jaguar. In 1975 he appeared Jaguar XJ-S, equipped with the suspension, E-Type, with a modern four-seater cabin and a powerful 12-cylinder engine. He continued the sporting tradition Jaguar, winning the world championship in 1977 and 1978. In 1986 he was presented the car XJ6 c advanced 24-valve aluminum engine AJ-6, and more modern electronic control system, which includes on-board computer. The ongoing work to improve the quality of cars Jaguar has led to a revival of traditional 6-cylinder sports car Jaguar. A real sensation of British Motor Show in 1988 became the Jaguar XJ220. The first version of this car was created by Cliff Ryudellom (Cliff Rudell), and was then refined 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 around the world. Also in 1988 the opening of the unit Jaguar Sport, engaged in the development of sports prototypes based on production cars Jaguar XJ family 220. 1991-94 was a period of years to develop a new range Jaguar. In 1993 the plant in Browns Lane, was built in the 50's, was quickly rebuilt for new series XJ. The new V12 engine with a volume of 6.0 liters is more powerful, modern and cost-effective compared with its parent Daimler Double Six.