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1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8

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Build Start: 1961

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1961
Model Variant: E-Type

Dimensions

Kerb weight: 1234kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 63.6litres
Wheelbase: 2438mm
Track/tread (rear): 1270mm
Width: 1657mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Track/tread (front): 1270mm
Length: 4375mm
Height: 1225mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Jaguar
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Capacity: 3.8 litre (3781cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.82
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 87 × 106mm
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.9s
Standing quarter-mile: 14.7 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 217.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 5.6s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 16.2s
Maximum Speed: 241km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.24kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 3 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.500
Front Suspension: I.W.TB.
Weight Distribution: 49.6% front
Turning Circle: 11.30 m
Rear suspension: I.TransTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79

Brakes

Rear brake diameter: 254mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1173.2kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Braked area: 2974 cm2
Front Brake Diameter: 279mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: Dunlop RS5 6.40 x 15
Tyres Rear: Dunlop RS5 6.40 x 15

Other

maximum power output(Gross): 269 PS (265 bhp) (198 kW)at 5500 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 52.3 kW/litre71.1 ps/litre, 70.1 bhp/litre1.15 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 630.17cc
RAC rating: 28.2
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 353 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm)at 4000 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 93.36 Nm/litre, 1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Number of doors: 2
Steering: rack & pinion

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