1963 Jaguar XK- E Roadster The Jaguar E- Type or the Jaguar XK- E for the North American market is a British sports car, which was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 19 Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring. At a time when most cars had drum brakes, live rear axles, and mediocre performance, the E- Type sprang on the scene with 150 mph and a sub-7 second 0-60 time, monocoque construction, disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, independent front and rear suspension, and unrivaled looks.[3] The E- Type was based on Jaguar's D- Type racing car which had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three consecutive years (1955-1957)[4] and, as such, it employed the racing design of a body tub attached to a tubular framework, with the engine bolted directly to the framework.[5] In March 2008, the Jaguar E- Type ranked first in a The Daily Telegraph online list of the world's 100 most beautiful cars of all time.[6] In 2004, Sports Car International magazine placed the E- Type at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.[citation needed] Contents 1 Overview 2 Concept versions 2.1 E1 A (1957) 2.2 E2 A (1960) 3 Production versions 3.1 Series 1 (1961–68) 3.2 Series 2 (1968–71) 3.3 Series 3 (1971–75) 4 Limited editions 4.1 Low Drag Coupé (1962) 4.2 Lightweight E- Type (1963–64, 2014–present) 5 Motorsport 6 References 6.1 Notes 6.2 Bibliography 7 External links Overview[edit] The E- Type was initially designed and shown to the public as a rear-wheel drive grand tourer in two-seater coupé form ( FHC or Fixed Head Coupé) and as a two-seater convertible ( OTS or Open Two Seater). A 2+2 four-seater version of the coupé, with a lengthened wheelbase, was released several years later. On its release Enzo Ferrari called it The most beautiful car ever made.[7] Later model updates of the E- Type were.
1961 - ' The most beautiful car in the world' Malcolm Sayer, the legendary aerodynamicist, had been working on a car that could be both a sensational road car and a Le Mans winner – the E-type. Sayer was one of the first to apply the principles of aerodynamics to motor car design. During development the E-type project diverged into two distinct categories; a road car and a sports racing car, a prototype of the latter being built in 1960. Briggs Cunningham, the American sportsman and gentleman racer, had, in the mid-fifties, transferred his allegiance to Jaguar. He opened a large dealership and ran D-types in American colours. Whilst visiting Jaguar in early 1960, he was shown the prototype, E2 A, and persuaded Lyons to let him run it at Le Mans that year. Lack of development time mitigated against the venture and, although it set the fastest time in practice, retirement followed in the race during the early hours of Sunday morning. 1960 Le Mans Practice, E2 A By 1961 the XK150s, though good cars, were no longer pacesetters and Jaguar needed to make a quantum leap forward to maintain sales and prestige. The E-type, which was announced at Geneva in March 1961, was just that. Like the XK120 in 1948, it was an absolute sensation. The body styling was sensuous, beautiful, and the car set new standards in all areas. A brand new independent rear suspension was designed by Bob Knight. The car had the triple carburettor 3.8 litre XK engine first seen in the XK150 ‘ S’. Producing 265 bhp in a lighter aerodynamic body gave virtual 150 mph performance, with acceleration of 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. 1961 Geneva Motor Show, E-type Launch with William Lyons The E-type, or XK- E as it would be known in the States, seemed to have the best of all worlds. It was very fast, had vivid acceleration, great flexibility, unheard of comfort and refinement for such a car, and pure good.
Jaguar: E- Type XKE Series II Roadster OTS Open 2 Seater 3.07 Axle Ratio Triple SU Carburetors Now those searching for Jaguar XKE will successfully find this listing. * Re-listed due to a failure by e Bay to correctly crosslink XKE to the E- Type Series* The XKE is even more desirable today. Jaguar: E- Type Series 8,000.00 Buy It Nowor Best Offerfor Sale 1968 Jaguar XKE Roadster* A+ Car. - 4.2 Liter 6 Cylinder Engine; Not other like this one. - Matching Numbers; - Recently Restored; - Manual Transmission; - Outstanding Condition; Jaguar: E- Type XKEMany years and a lot of money wen't into building this car. The build was done by Russ Meeks (google him) It has a small block V8 ( believe Chevy) coil over suspension, everything under the hood is po. Jaguar: E- Type coupe Jaguar: E- Type Series IJaguar: E- Type E- Type XKE ,995.00 Buy It Nowor Best Offer Model: XKE. Earls Court Motor Show, 1961, the entire audience was in awe at Jaguar Cars Ltd stand and the unveiling of the all new E- Type or XKE. The new sports car was so advanced and had performance. Jaguar: E- Type Serie IJaguar: E- Type 2+2 Up for consideration 1968 Jaguar XKE Coupe. Please feel free to ask any questions about the Jaguar however I will not give my reserve to anyone. I can be reached at. Jaguar: E- Type Series IIJaguar: E- Type This car and its parts have been in dry storage for the last 20 years or so. This is a matching number (engine chassis) project. I haven't had it running but its the original engine which appears to h. Jaguar: E- Type1969 ETYPE CP 2+2 ONE OWNER, ORIGINAL CAR1969 jaguar xke 2+2 coupe,one owner,21k miles, primrose yellow / black original. Year: 1969 Make: Jaguar Model: XKE. 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2 Coupe. Jaguar: E- Type 1+1 The car will pass any inspection with flying colors and is ready to show or drive. A combination of good looks, high performance, and a laser straight.
Download Now