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Jaguar E-type

Jaguar E-type or XK-E is an automobile manufactured by Jaguar Cars between 1961 and 1975. The E-type revolutionised sportscar design, with performance, handling and looks ahead of its time. It was priced well below similar models, helping it to huge sales. In excess of 70,000 E-types were sold over 14 years.

Table of contents

1 Overview 1.1 Series 1 (1961-1968) 1.2 Series 2 (1969-1970) 1.3 Series 3 (1971-1974) 2 See Also 3 External Links

Overview

The E-type was designed as part of Jaguar's racing program, and based on the successful Jaguar D-type.

The E-type was made in 3 distinct revisions.

Series 1 (1961-1968)

Introduced in March 1961, Used the 3.8 litre 'XK' series engine from the XK150. Replaced by 4.2 litre engine in 1965.

Series 2 (1969-1970)

Uprated brakes, bigger bumpers. 2+2 available. De-tuned in US.

Series 3 (1971-1974)

A new 5.3 V12 was introduced, with uprated brakes and standard power steering.

See Also

• Jaguar XK150 - predeccessor to the E-type
• Jaguar XJS - successor to the E-type
• Lamborghini Miura - Another sportscar from the era, with a similar heritage.

External Links

www.jaguar-e-type.net (fansite) XKE Data (online registry with thousands of cars)

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