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Jaguar E-Type

General information

ModelJaguar E-Type
Year1966
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4235 ccm (258.42 cubic inches)
Fuel mixed driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.24 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4235 ccm (258.42 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power268.70 PS (198 kW or 265 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque385.00 Nm (39.3 kgf-m or 284.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke92.1 x 106.0 mm (3.6 x 4.2 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-50 miles6.8 seconds
0-60 miles8.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2158 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4580 litres (1,210 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1245 kg (2,744.8 pounds)
Overall length4690 mm (184.6 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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