Jaguar E-Type Series 1–3 5.3 V12 Series 3 Roadster
203 kW276 PS272 hp1971–1974
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- Power
- 203 kW 276 PS · 272 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,533 kg
- Length
- 4,686 mm
A twelve-cylinder petrol engine with 203 kW (276 PS) powers the Jaguar E-Type Series 1–3 5.3 V12 Series 3 roadster. The E-Type Series 1–3 5.3 V12 Series 3 has rear-wheel drive.
No other version of the E-Type Series 1–3 matches its output among 4 versions - that is 11% more than the entry 4.2 Series 2 (183 kW). The car weighs 1,533 kg and has 180 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Power | 203 kW 276 PS · 272 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,686 mm 184.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,679 mm 66.1 in |
| Height | 1,222 mm 48.1 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,533 kg 3,380 lb |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971–1974 |
| Generation | E-Type Series 1–3 (1961–1974) |
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Data: 10 of 25 fields · 1 source · data changed 24 Oct 2026