Rear wheel drive ; triple SU carbs ; 4 speed manual ; brakes : discs front and rear ; steel front chassis frame bolted to steel centre monocoque ; independent front suspension with wishbones and front torsion bars; independent rear with upper and lower links, coil springs and four telescopic dampers ; 2 seats and fully convertible hood; adjustable seatbelts and stupid grin as standard! Our car in primrose yellow was restored around twelve years ago and is in pristine condition. It is a dream to drive especially with the hood down but is not for the shy or retiring as you will inevitably be centre of attention on the road or parked up!
| Jaguar E Type OTS statistics | |
| Capacity | 4235 CC |
| Top speed | 150 mph |
| 0-60mph | 7.2 secs |
| Standing quarter mile | 14.9 secs |
| Cylinders | 6 INLINE |
| Bhp | 265 at 5400 rpm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Length | 14’ 8" |
| Width | 5’ 5" |
| Height | 4’¼" |
| Weight | 2688 lbs |
| Miles per gallon | 18.5 |
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The series 2 E type jaguar was developed partly due to legislation in the USA and partly to give the E type a face lift to boost sales. There was a half way house car now known as a series 1 ½ which addressed some issues. The engine was upgraded to a 4.2 litre, open headlights and some interior improvements including rocker switches and better choke/heater controls. But it wasn't until the series 2 was launched that there were significant changes made. There were obvious body differences with raised bumpers and re-positioned indicator clusters which were now positioned under the bumpers. The headlights were moved forward 2 ins which had to be accommodated with a wonderful chrome surround. Other changes were to the mouth of the car which was increased in size by 68% in an attempt to improve cooling and the twin exhaust which now went either side of the number plate. The E type was now better badged with a clear badge on the boot and a 'growler' in the middle of the front bumper. The car was now offered in USA with air conditioning as an option. Jaguar managed to achieve all these changes without re-tooling so the expense was nominal and this was reflected in the still remarkable value for money the E type represented. The E type was cleverly enhanced by the changes, we think the series 2 is the one to have.
Jaguar E Type OTS history
Who doesn't know that the E type was the most famous sportscars of the 1960's? The open two seater didn't only look sensationally fast but it was always sold at amazingly low prices. It delivered on every level - looks, performance, style and value for money. A supercar in every respect. Introduced in 1961 in 3.8 litre form at first they sold for just £2098. Our 1970 Series 2 car with enlarged 4.2 litre engine and synchromesh gearbox is presented in original Primrose Yellow and is fantastic to drive- the performance even by today's standards is superb.The roadholding is not up to today's wide- tyred machines but as somebody once wrote in Motor Sport, anybody can drive a tram! Has there ever been a car so widely perceived to be as exceptionally beautiful as the E-type?
