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Jaguar E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
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 7.10 s
0-100 mph 15.90 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 217.21 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) 4458 mm
Length (inches) 175.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1632 mm
Width (inches) 64.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1194 mm
Height (inches) 47 in
L:W ratio 1.83
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1220 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2690 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
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
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
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 S1 Open Two Seater PDF Manual
E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater picture
Designer unknown
Year 1961

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