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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1961 model)
2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3781 cm3 / 230.7 cu in / 230.7 cu in, 197.6 kW / 265.0 hp / 265.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Jaguar | Issued from | 1961 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | E-Type 3.8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | E-Type | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Jaguar | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4375 mm / 172.2 in / 172.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1234 kg / 2721 lb / 2721 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1657 mm / 65.2 in / 65.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1225 mm / 48.2 in / 48.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2438 mm / 96.0 in / 96.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 49.6 % / 49.6 % / 49.6 % |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 64 l / 14.0 UK gal / 16.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.73 m2 / 18.6 sq ft / 18.6 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Jaguar | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 106.0 mm / 4.17 in / 4.17 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.82 | |
| Fuel supply | 3 SU carbs | Engine displacement | 3781 cm3 / 230.7 cu in / 230.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 630.17 cm3/cylinder / 38.455 cu in/cylinder / 38.455 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 197.6 kW / 265.0 hp / 265.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 64.9 kW / 87.0 hp / 87.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.3 kW/l / 1.148 bhp/cu in / 1.148 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 93.4 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 214.8 kW/ton / 162.7 bhp/ton / 162.7 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 16.20 s / 16.20 s / 16.20 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.5 | Turning circle | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft / 37.1 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Torsion bar | Suspension rear | Independent,Trans Trailing link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Dunlop RS5 6.40 x 15 | Tyres rear | Dunlop RS5 6.40 x 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 254 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Jaguar E-Type 3.8
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