1964 Jaguar E-type
Jaguar E-Type Convertible 1964 GB
Series 1
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The Jaguar E-Type (a.k.a. Jaguar XK-E) is a British sports car, which was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1974. Its combination of good looks, high performance and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring. More than 70,000 E-Types were sold.
In March 2008, the Jaguar E-Type ranked first in a The Daily Telegraph online list of the world's "100 most beautiful cars" of all time.
The Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961. The domestic market launch came four months later in July 1961. The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted 3.8 litre six-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S. Earlier built cars utilised external bonnet latches which required a tool to open and had a flat floor design. These cars are rare and more valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the twin hood latches moved to inside the car. The 3.8-litre engine was increased to 4.2 litres in October 1964.
The 4.2-litre engine produced the same power as the 3.8-litre (265 bhp;198 kW) and same top speed (150 mph;240 km/h0), but increased torque from 240 to 283 lb•ft (325 to 384 N•m). Acceleration remained pretty much the same and 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) times were around 7.0 seconds for both engines, but maximum power was now reached at 5,400rpm instead of 5,500rpm on the 3.8-litre. That all meant better throttle response for drivers that did not want to shift down gears.
Production : 1961–1968
Body and chassis
Body style : 2-door coupe, 2-door 2 2 coupe,2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine: 3.8 L XK I6 , 4.2 L XK I6
Transmission: 4-speed manual; 3-speed automatic (automatic available 1966-onward, 2 2 model only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 96.0 in (2,438 mm) (FHC / OTS)
105.0 in (2,667 mm) (2 2)
Length: 175.3125 in (4,453 mm) (FHC / OTS)
184.4375 in (4,685 mm) (2 2)
Width: 65.25 in (1,657 mm) (all)
Height: 48.125 in (1,222 mm) (FHC)
50.125 in (1,273 mm) (2 2)
46.5 in (1,181 mm) (OTS)
Kerb weight : 2,900 lb (1,315 kg) (FHC)
2,770 lb (1,256 kg) (OTS)
3,090 lb (1,402 kg) (2 2)
Series 1
en.wikipedia.org
The Jaguar E-Type (a.k.a. Jaguar XK-E) is a British sports car, which was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1974. Its combination of good looks, high performance and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring. More than 70,000 E-Types were sold.
In March 2008, the Jaguar E-Type ranked first in a The Daily Telegraph online list of the world's "100 most beautiful cars" of all time.
The Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961. The domestic market launch came four months later in July 1961. The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted 3.8 litre six-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S. Earlier built cars utilised external bonnet latches which required a tool to open and had a flat floor design. These cars are rare and more valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the twin hood latches moved to inside the car. The 3.8-litre engine was increased to 4.2 litres in October 1964.
The 4.2-litre engine produced the same power as the 3.8-litre (265 bhp;198 kW) and same top speed (150 mph;240 km/h0), but increased torque from 240 to 283 lb•ft (325 to 384 N•m). Acceleration remained pretty much the same and 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) times were around 7.0 seconds for both engines, but maximum power was now reached at 5,400rpm instead of 5,500rpm on the 3.8-litre. That all meant better throttle response for drivers that did not want to shift down gears.
Production : 1961–1968
Body and chassis
Body style : 2-door coupe, 2-door 2 2 coupe,2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine: 3.8 L XK I6 , 4.2 L XK I6
Transmission: 4-speed manual; 3-speed automatic (automatic available 1966-onward, 2 2 model only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 96.0 in (2,438 mm) (FHC / OTS)
105.0 in (2,667 mm) (2 2)
Length: 175.3125 in (4,453 mm) (FHC / OTS)
184.4375 in (4,685 mm) (2 2)
Width: 65.25 in (1,657 mm) (all)
Height: 48.125 in (1,222 mm) (FHC)
50.125 in (1,273 mm) (2 2)
46.5 in (1,181 mm) (OTS)
Kerb weight : 2,900 lb (1,315 kg) (FHC)
2,770 lb (1,256 kg) (OTS)
3,090 lb (1,402 kg) (2 2)
