 Automatic transmission was not available at this time.The 1½L Standard engine used in previous models was not offered in the Mark V. Claimed power output in this application was  for the 2664 cc Mark V and for its more popular 3485 cc sibling.The chassis frame was new with deep box sections and cross bracing for improved stiffness in handling and cornering, and independent front suspension by double wishbones and torsion bars, an arrangement that would be used by Jaguar for many future vehicles.