Jaguar E-type 3.8 litre Roadster
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1964, 7827 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors
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Launched alongside the fixed head coupe version the E-type 3.8 Roadster first appeared at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961. The new car took the motoring world by storm, never before had a genuine supercar been available for such a low price and in such numbers.
The 3.8 E-type ( or Series 1 as it is now referred to ) made use of the legendary XK series twin cam engine. This engine combined with the E-types aerodynamic shape produced startling performance figures for the time, early press reports claimed 150mph top speeds!
The 3.8 Series 1 E-types sold well from the moment production started until their replacement in 1964 by the 4.2 version. Many enthusiasts prefer the Series I 3.8 cars with their covered headlamps and lighter appearance, early cars had a rather crude "Moss Box" transmission which was later replaced by a more refined unit.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3781cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 87mm x 106mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| SU | 3 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | - | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | - | |
| Suspension | Front | - |
| Rear | - | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149mph | 7s | 20mpg | 265bhp @5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 8' | 4' 2" | 4' 2" | 14' 7.5" | 5' 4.25" | ||
People who looked at this car, also looked at:
- Jaguar E-type 4.2 litre Roadster
- Jaguar E-type 3.8 litre Coupe
- Jaguar E-type 4.2 litre Roadster Series II
- Jaguar E-type Series III Roadster
- Jaguar E-type 4.2 litre Coupe
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