The Jaguar E-Type was manufactured by Jaguar between 1961 and 1975.The Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961, the US version was called XK-E.
All E-Types featured independent coil spring rear suspension with torsion bar front ends, and four wheel disc brakes, in-board at the rear, all were power-assisted. Jaguar was one of the first auto manufacturers to equip cars with disc brakes as standard from the XK150 in 1958.
The 3.8 litre cars have leather-upholstered bucket seats, an aluminium-trimmed centre instrument panel and console, and a 4-speed gearbox that lacks synchromesh for 1st gear,this 6 in-line 3.8 litre engine with twin overhead camshafts and triple SU carburetors would shoot the E Type to a top speed of 245km/h. Just the 0 to 100 km/h was clocked at 7.1 seconds, 4.2 litre cars have more comfortable seats, improved brakes and electrical systems, and an all-synchromesh 4-speed gearbox.
In 1971 a new 5.3 L 12-cylinder Jaguar V12 engine was introduced, with uprated brakes and standard power steering. The short wheelbase FHC body style was discontinued and the V12 was available only as a convertible and 2+2 coupé. The convertible used the longer-wheelbase 2+2 floorplan. It is easily identifiable by the large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a V12.
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