The Jaguar E Type Coupe

jaguar e type coupe

The jaguar e type coupe is an iconic car. It is known for its beauty and high performance. This example is a 1966 4.2 liter straight-six hardtop. It has a great build and quality engine. This car is available at a good price.

The E-Type was launched in 1961. It was a revolutionary car in the motor industry because of its beauty and high performance. It also helped to establish the reputation of Jaguar cars.

Jaguar released three distinct series and one transitional model. They sold in around 70,000 units, including 24,000 roadsters.

In its early years, the E-Type was powered by a 3.8 liter triple SU carbureted inline-6 engine. The engines got more powerful and became more reliable as time went on.

Jaguar E-Type Coupe: The Iconic Sports Car that Defined a Generation

A few years after its launch, the E-Type received an upgrade from a 3.8 to a 4.2 liter straight-six. The 4.2 liter engine had better acceleration, more power and more torque. It also had synchromeshes for each gear. The 4.2 liter engines also had a more powerful exhaust system.

Afterward, Jaguar released the E-Type Series 2. This version got superior brakes, a definitively improved all-synchro gearbox, more comfortable seats, more effective headlights and rocker switches in place of dashboard toggles for safety.

The E-type was the most popular sports car ever made and remained so for decades. It is still in demand and is widely admired. In fact, it was ranked number one on the Sports Car International’s list of top sports cars in 2004.