Jaguar E-type 3.8 litre Coupe

Overview

Produced: 1961-1964, 7669 produced.
Types: Coupe, 2 doors

The E-type Jaguar quite simply amazed the world when it first appeared at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961, never had there been such an affordable supercar with such immense performance. Early pre-production cars could reach a claimed 150mph, although most production cars were capable of not much more than 140mph.

The E-type 3.8 litre Coupe featured the same twin-cam, six cylinder engine and "Moss Box" transmission as the roadster version. The cars bodywork consisted of a skimpy fastback shell coupled with a long, swoopy bonnet. The interior had only two bucket seats but did at least have a practical luggage area behind them, complete with an opening rear hatch / tailgate.

This early E-type was an instant success, the first of many closed E-type variants to arrive. Retrospectively these cars have become known as the Series 1 and are now quite sought after.

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  

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
150mph 6.9s   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" 6' 4.25"    

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£8500 £13750 £21500 26-Oct-06
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Posters & Prints

 
A3 Poster of Jaguar E Type 3.8 Coupe 1964
A3 Poster of Jaguar E Type 3.8 Coupe 1964
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A3 Poster of Jaguar E Type c.1966
A3 Poster of Jaguar E Type c.1966
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A3 Poster of Jaguar E Type Coupe 1962
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Books

 
Jaguar Monthly - Enjoying Your Jaguar in England
Jaguar Monthly - Enjoying Your Jaguar in England
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Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Official Owners' Handbook
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Practical Jaguar Ownership
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Road & Track on Jaguar 1961-68
Road & Track on Jaguar 1961-68
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Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Official Spare Parts Catalogue
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