1971-1975
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The E-Type's final form — a silky V12 in the most beautiful car ever made. Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car he'd ever seen.
History
The Series 3 introduced Jaguar's legendary V12 engine, the same unit that would power Le Mans winners. Wider and more comfortable than the earlier cars, it was the grand touring E-Type, trading raw sports car edge for effortless cruising ability.
Timeline
1971Production begins
1975Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total15,287
DesignerMalcolm Sayer / William Heynes
Production Period1971-1975
Estimated Value$70K-$150K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine5.3L V12 (7S)
Power272 hp @ 5,850 rpm
Torque411 Nm
0-60 mph6.8 sec
Top Speed241 km/h
Transmission4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,535 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.44
BodySteel monocoque with tubular front subframe
Engine Details
Engine CodeJaguar V12 5343cc
Displacement5.3L (5,343 cc)
Bore x Stroke90 x 70 mm
Compression9
Fuel System4x Zenith-Stromberg 175 CD2SE carburetors
Performance
0-100 km/h7.2 sec
0-60 mph6.8 sec
Top Speed241 km/h
Weight-to-Power5.6 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,686 mm
Width1,683 mm
Height1,232 mm
Wheelbase2,667 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, torsion bar, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent lower wishbone, coil springs
Front BrakesVentilated disc (Girling)
Rear BrakesDisc (Girling, inboard)
SteeringRack-and-pinion, power-assisted
TiresE70VR15
Capacity
Fuel Tank82 L
Trunk VolumeN/A L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: Jaguar / Wikipedia
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