Jaguar E Type Series 1, 2 and 3 Specifications
A valuable Jaguar E type is the one that is truly original as the day it rolled off the assembly line.
Through the life span of an E type, it can change many times hands and each and every time its new owner gets its hands on it, either the E Type is renewed with passion and supplied with original parts to get it as close as its first day off the line or due to forced grim financial situation or even personalized and un-matching taste the car is unconsciously adultered in so many ways un-imaginable.
Nowadays the Jaguar E Type enthusiast knows that the more original parts this iconic car is fitted the valuable it will be and therefore a greater return on the investment. Also with the much and confusing information available on E Types it could be hard to track the right part specifically for your E Type.
The engine specifications of the E type plus the basic original car specifications are as follows.
Jaguar E Type (Jaguar XKE)
It is known as the Jaguar E Type in Europe and commonly referred to as the Jaguar XKE in North America. Get more information on the Jaguar XKE engine.
E Type 3.8 Liter Series 1 OTS
ENGINE
Cubic capacity 3,781 cc, bore and stroke 87 mm x 106 mm, max power 265bhp at 5,500 rpm.
Jaguar E Type Manuals
Max torque 260 lb ft at 4,000 rpm, compression ratio 9:1 (8:1 optional), cylinder head straight port.
Carburetors three 2 inch SU HD8
CAR SPECS
Weight and front / rear distribution 24 cwt, 51% front, 49% back.
Wheelbase 8 ft, front track 4 ft 2 in, rear track 4 ft 2 in, length 14 ft 7.5in, width 5 ft 4.25 in, height 3 ft 11 in with hood raised.
Front suspension – independent - wishbone, torsion bars, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension – independent - lower wishbone upper drive shaft link, radius arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Brakes - Dunlop discs, vacuum servo, tires and wheels - Dunlop 6.40 x 15 RS5 (racing tires optional) on 15 inch x 5K wire wheels (rear 5.5K wheels supplied with racing tires)
It is known as the E Type in Europe and commonly known as the XKE in North America. Get more information on this classical iconic car here:
E Type 3.8-Liter Series 1 FHC
ENGINE
Cubic capacity 3,781 cc, bore and stroke 87 mm x 107 mm, max power 265bhp at 5,500 rpm
Max torque 260 lb ft at 4,000 rpm; compression ratio 9:1 (8:1 optional), cylinder head straight port
Carburetors three 2 inch SU HD8
CAR SPECS
Weight and front / rear distribution 24.1 cwt, 49.6% front, 50.4% back.
Wheelbase 8 ft, front track 4 ft 2 in, rear track 4 ft 2 in, length 14 ft 7.3 in, width 5 ft 5.2 in, height 4 ft.
Front suspension - independent - wishbone, torsion bars, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension - independent - lower wishbone, upper drive shaft link, radius arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Brakes Dunlop discs, vacuum servo; tires and wheels - Dunlop 6.40 x 1 5 RS5 (racing tires optional).
E type 4.2-Liter Series 1
ENGINE
Cubic capacity 4,235 cc, bore and stroke 92.07 mm x 106 mm, max power 265bhp at 5,400 rpm
Max torque 283 lb ft at 4,000 rpm, compression ratio 9:1 (8:1 optional), cylinder head straight port.
Carburetors three 2 inch SU HD8
CAR SPECS
Weight and front / rear distribution 25.1 cwt, 49.5% front, 50.5% back.
Wheelbase 8 ft, front track 4 ft 2 in, rear track 4 ft 2 in, length 14 ft 7 in, width 5 ft 6 in, height 4.25 ft.
Front suspension - independent - wishbone, torsion bar, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension - independent - lower wishbone, upper drive shaft link, radius arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Brakes - Dunlop discs, vacuum servo, tires and wheels - Dunlop 6.40 x I6 RS5.
E type 4.2-Liter Series 2
ENGINE
Cubic capacity 4,235 cc, bore and stroke 92.07 mm x 106 mm, max power 265bhp (gross) at 5,400 rpm
Max torque 283 lb ft (gross) at 4,000 rpm, compression ratio 9:1, cylinder head straight port.
Carburetors three 2 inch SU HD8
CAR SPECS
Weight and front / rear distribution 27.7 cwt, 50% front, 50% back.
Wheelbase 8 ft 9 in, front track 4 ft 2.25 in, rear track 4 ft 2.25 in, length 15 ft 4.5 in, width 5 ft 4 in, height 4 ft 2.5 in. Front suspension - independent - wishbone, torsion bars, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension - independent - lower wishbone, upper drive shaft link, radius arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Brakes - Dunlop discs with vacuum servo, tires and wheels - SP 4I 185 - 15 inch.
E Type Series 3 V12
ENGINE
Cubic capacity 5,343 cc, bore and stroke 90 mm x 70 mm, max power 272bhp at 5,850 rpm.
Max torque 304 lb ft at 3,600 rpm, compression ratio 9:1; cylinder head sohc, flat-head.
Carburetors 4 Zenith I 75 CDSE
CAR SPECS
Weight and front / rear distribution 28.8 cwt, 52% front, 48% back.
Wheelbase 8 ft 9 in, front track 4 ft 6.5 in, rear track 4 ft 5 in, length 15 ft 4 in, width 4 ft 1 in, height 5 ft 6.25 in. Front suspension - independent - wishbone, torsion bars, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension - independent - lower wishbone, upper drive shaft link, radius arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Brakes - Girling discs, vented front, servo assisted, tires and wheels - Dunlop E70 VR - I5 in on I5 in x 6K wire or solid wheels.
E type Series Three V12 2+2
ENGINE
Cubic capacity 5,343 cc, bore and stroke 90 mm x 70 mm, max power 272bhp at 5,850 rpm.
Max torque 304 lb ft at 3,600 rpm, compression ratio 9:1; cylinder head sohc, flat-head.
Carburetors 4 Zenith Stromberg I 75 CDSE
CAR SPECS
Weight and front / rear distribution 29.5 cwt, 50.9% front, 49.1% back.
Wheelbase 8 ft 9 in, front track 4 ft 6.5 in, rear track 4 ft 5 in, length 15 ft 4 in, width 4 ft 1 in, height 4 ft 3 in.
Front suspension - independent - wishbone, torsion bars, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension – independent - lower wishbone, upper drive shaft link, radius arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes - Girling discs, vented front, servo assisted tires and wheels Dunlop E70 VR - 15 in.
E type Series 3 V12 Roadster: US Specs
ENGINE
Cubic capacity 5,343 cc, bore and stroke 90 mm x 70 mm, max power 250bhp at 6,000 rpm (1972 spec), 241bhp at 5,750 rpm (1974 spec), max torque 288 lb ft at 3,500 rpm (1972 spec), 285 lb ft at 3,500 rpm (1974 spec) compression ratio 9:1 (1972 spec), 7.8:1 (1974 spec), cylinder head sohc, flat head.
Carburetors 4 Zenith-Stromberg I 75 CD2SE
CAR SPECS
Weight and front / rear distribution 30.1 cwt, 53% front, 47% back, figures variable according to extras fitted.
Wheelbase 8 ft 9 in, front track 4 ft 6.5 in, rear track 4 ft 5 in, length 15 ft 4 in, width 4 ft 1 in, height 4 ft 3 in
Front suspension - independent - wishbone, torsion bar, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension – independent - lower wishbone, upper drive shaft link, radius arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Brakes - Girling discs, ventilated front, servo assisted, tires and wheels Dunlop E70 VR - 15.
