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E-Type Series 1–3 specs

Jaguar E-Type Series 1–3 4.2 Series 1 Coupe

198 kW269 PS266 hp1964–1967

petrol · 4-speed manual · Coupe

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1–3
Power
198 kW 269 PS · 266 hp

The Jaguar E-Type Series 1–3 4.2 Series 1 uses a six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 198 kW (269 PS), in coupe form. A four-speed manual gearbox sends the E-Type Series 1–3 4.2 Series 1's drive to the rear wheels.

Against the entry 4.2 Series 2 (183 kW), the E-Type Series 1–3 4.2 Series 1 gains 8% in power; the 5.3 V12 Series 3 (203 kW), strongest of the 4, has 5 kW more.

Dimensions drawing

To scale · width without mirrors

    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,686 mmLength 15 ft 4 in1,222 mm4 ft 0 inWidth 1,679 mmWidth 5 ft 6 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Cylinders6
    Power198 kW 269 PS · 266 hp

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears4
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Production

    Body typeCoupe
    Years1964–1967
    GenerationE-Type Series 1–3 (1961–1974)

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