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Jaguar E-Type 3.8

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.00 mm × 106.00 mm 3.43 in × 4.17 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.8 litre 3781 cc (230.731 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.60 s
0-60 mph 6.90 s
0-100 mph 16.20 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 214.75 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1173.2 kPa (170.2 psi)
Specific torque 93.36 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 630.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4375 mm
Length (inches) 172.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1657 mm
Width (inches) 65.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1225 mm
Height (inches) 48.2 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1234 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2721 lb
Weight distribuiton 49.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 63.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres Dunlop RS5 6.40 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 279 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 28.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1961

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