1961
Jaguar E-Type Series 1
Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type "the most beautiful car ever made." The Series 1 with its open headlights, covered headlamp (3.8L) or fully faired headlights (later), 150 mph performance, and £2,097 price tag was the performance bargain of the 1960s.
Sports Car
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 3.8L DOHC Inline-6 (XK, Series 1) / 4.2L (Series 1.5) |
| Displacement | 3,781 cc / 4,235 cc |
| Horsepower | 265 hp (3.8L) / 265 hp (4.2L) |
| Torque | 332 Nm (4.2L) |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual (Moss gearbox / all-synchro later) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 14.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 6.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h |
| Length | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,220 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,232 kg |
| MSRP Range | £2,097 (1961 UK fixed-head coupe) |