The History of the E-Type Jaguar

Description: The E-Type is a classice Jaguar model, what do you know about the origins and development of this awesome automobile.

Newest Review: ... superbly and clung onto the road with a limpet like grip, despite the ultra-slim cross ply tyres that to modern day eyes would look better suited to a child's pram! The engine was the tried and tested and very powerful 13-year-old 3.8 litre unit from the old Jaguar XK, but it was let down somewhat by the ageing and slow shifting unit from Moss which was a feature of all Jaguars from the ... more

... 1930's onwards. It had an efficient enough set of disc brakes but these were spoiled by a spongy feeling brake pedal. The car was an instant success in the "Swinging 60's" and racing drivers, actors, pop stars and royalty jostled for a p...more

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The History of the E-Type Jaguar: Eeeee...What A Car! (739 words)
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From the time it first hit the tarmac in 1961 the Jaguar E -Type was destined to become an instant classic. Its aerodynamics and in your face showmanship made it the iconic sports car of the 1960's and its scintillating performance more than matched its good looks. Jaguar claimed a top speed of 150mph (241kph) for the E - Type which was unbelievably quick back in 1961. In reality the true top speed was probably nearer the 140mph (225kph) mark. But it was still far and away the UK's fastest production sports car and its relatively low price insured it was also a great bargain. (It undercut the price of its nearest rival, the Aston martin DB4,, by a ... Read the complete review

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