Jaguar E-Type Roadster 5.3 V12

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Jaguar E-Type Roadster 5.3 V12

The E-Type Series 3 was introduced in 1971, with a new 5.3 L Jaguar V12 engine, uprated brakes and standard power steering. An automatic transmission, wire wheels and air conditioning were available options. The V12 was equipped with four Zenith carburettors, and as introduced produced a claimed 203 kW (272 hp), more torque, and a 0–60 mph acceleration of less than seven seconds. The short wheelbase FHC body style was discontinued, with the Series 3 available only as a convertible and 2+2 coupé. Fifty Series 3 E-Types were constructed as end of model commemorative cars. They featured black exteriors, cinnamon upholstery and commemorative plaques on the glove box (apart from a single green car that Jaguar painted for a long-standing customer). The final production E-Type OTS Roadster was built in June 1974.

General Data

Make
Jaguar
Model
E-Type
Sub Model
Roadster 5.3 V 12
Model Code
E-Type
Production Year(s)
1973 - 1974
Country of origin
United Kingdom

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Roadster
Doors
2
Number of seats
2
Length CM
468.4
Length in
184.41
Width CM
167.8
Width in
66.06
Height CM
122.6
Height in
48.27
Wheelbase CM
266.7
Wheelbase in
105
Curb Weight KG
1515
Curb Weight LBS
3340

Engine

Engine Type
V
Cylinders
12
Engine Displacement (cc)
5344
Engine Displacement (cui)
326
Engine (l)
5.3
Engine HP
264
Engine PS
268
Engine KW
197
@RPM
5750
Engine Max Torque (NM)
412
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
304
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
42.01
Engine Max Torque RPM
3600
Fueltype
Gasoline

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
4

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
82

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
241
Top Speed MP/H
149
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
6.7

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Disk
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
185R15H

Credit Photography and text

Photography
Courtesy of KennisCars
Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Last modified
20/01/2023

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