Jaguar E-Type Series 1–3 3.8 Series 1 Coupe
198 kW269 PS266 hp1961–1964
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- Power
- 198 kW 269 PS · 266 hp
The Jaguar E-Type Series 1–3 3.8 Series 1 produces 198 kW (269 PS) from a six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. In the E-Type Series 1–3 3.8 Series 1, power reaches the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.
Its output sits mid-range among the 4 versions: 8% up on the entry 4.2 Series 2 (183 kW), 5 kW below the 5.3 V12 Series 3 (203 kW).
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grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 198 kW 269 PS · 266 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1961–1964 |
| Generation | E-Type Series 1–3 (1961–1974) |
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