The Jaguar E-Type (XKE) series 2 4.2 |
| Years |
1968-1971 |
See also
E-Type Series 1 3.8
E-Type Series 1 4.2
E-Type Series 3 5.3 V12 |
| Notes |
Many of the changes made to the E-Type to
transform it to the Series 2 had already appeared one by one in the rolling change made to
the Series 1 in 1967/68. The Series 2 met the federal
standards for the 1969 model year. Further changes were made to the headlights which
were moved further forward, and the opening size was increased. (The glass cover had
been lost in the Series 1 1/2 changes, but the new forward position of the lights was
accentuated by large chrome bezels.). Front and rear side lamps were enlarged and moved
below the bumpers. There was a new hood/bonnet which incorporated a larger air
cooling intake at the front of the car to aid with cooling. Wire wheels lost their
spinners in the name of safety. (Actually this was one of the changes made during the
production span of the Series 1 1/2 the previous year but now applied to home market as
well). A more noticeable change was made to the 2+2 model which involved moving the
base of the windshield forward several inches. This model had a deeper windshield, and
this change made it appear less upright than it had on the series 1 model. Heavier
one piece bumpers replaced the split bumpers which had been fitted on previous models both
front and rear.
Inside the car reclining seats were fitted, and the safety changes made to the
dashboard during the Series 1 1/2 updates were retained. Door handles were recessed
for further safety. Extra comfort options became available for the first time, air
conditioning and power steering, and steel wheels with full covers (from the
comtemporary XJ6 Series 1) were also a new option. Stove enamel finish wire wheels were
still standard however. |
| Description |
2 door sports, available in three body styles
- Roadster
- Fixed Head Coupe
- Fixed Head Coupe 2+2
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| Colors |
See the E-Type
(XKE) colors page |
| Picture |
 1970 4.2 liter Open two seater
(OTS) Roadster model |
| Engine |
| Model |
Engine |
Bore/Stroke |
Power |
| E-Type 4.2 Series 1 |
4235 cc 6 cyl twin overhead camshaft |
92.07 x 106 mm |
265 bhp @ 5400 rpm
246 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Federal) |
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| Carburetors |
| Three SU HD8 home market, (2 Stromberg CD2SE - federalized
version) |
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Engine was the Jaguar XK type DOHC inline
6. |
| Brakes |
4 wheel disc (Girling), with servo assist |
Production
(Various sources differ, slightly and these numbers are close estimates) |
| Roadster |
| Fixed Head |
| Fixed Head 2+2 |
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| Weight |
| Roadster |
2770 pounds |
| FHC |
2900 pounds |
| FHC 2+2 |
3090 pounds |
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| Length |
14 feet 7 1/2 inches (Roadster and FHC), 15
feet 4 1/2 inches (FHC 2+2) |
| Height |
3 feet 11 inches (Roadster and FHC), 4 feet
2 1/2 inches (FHC 2+2) |
| Width |
5 feet 4 1/2 inches |
| Top speed |
150 mph (with manual transmission) |
| Wheelbase |
96 inches (Roadster and FHC), 105
inches (FHC 2+2) |
| Transmission |
4-speed manual. All synchromesh. Optional Borg
Warner auotmatic transmission on the FHC 2+2 model. |
| Suspension |
| Front |
Independent. Torsion bars, double wishbones and anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
Independent, coil springs. Mounted in separate subframe. |
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| Chassis Numbers |
| Roadster |
1R1001 and up (RHD models)
1R7001 and up (LHD models) |
| Fixed Head |
1R20001 and up (RHD models)
1R25001 and up (LHD models) |
| Fixed Head 2+2 |
1R35001 and up (RHD models)
1R40001 and up (LHD models) |
| Note: a few 1971 model cars were
manufactured, available alongside the new Series III model. These cars had a chassis
number prefix of 2R. We are indebted to Lee Scott of Birmingham, Alabama for this
information. Lee also informs us that the 1971 cars have a small chrome trim ring around
the air intake in the hood, and Jaguar medallions on the side of the hood. (bonnet for
English enthusiasts) |
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| Engine Numbers |
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| Standard Equipment |
Leather seating on all models, Wire wheels 72
spoke, 15" rim x 5" wide (silver colored). Chrome wheels of the same dimensions
were optional extras. |
| Options |
Chrome wire wheels. Various radios, fog
lights, White wall tires. 3 speed automatic transmission on 2+2 model,
Electrically heated glass for rear window of coupes. Air conditioning and power steering
were added to the options list. for the Series 2. |