The Jaguar E-Type (XKE) series 1 3.8 |
| Years |
1961-1964 |
| See also |
XKE Series 1 4.2 liter
1964-1968 |
| Notes |
The E-Type was released to the public at the Geneva
Motor show in March 1961. It was the successor to the XK range of cars which had been
available from 1946-1960/61. It caused as much, or even more sensation than the XK120 had
done back in 1946, Mechanically it was not dis-similar to its immediate predecessor
- the XK150 (S model), but its body and style of construction owed much in look and
technology to the racing Jaguars of the 50's - especially the D type. The
body utilised a monococque construction. At the rear the E-Type sported an independent
rear suspension, built as a separate unit in a subframe. This assembly would go on to be
used in all subsequent Jaguars with very little change into the 1990's. The car was
available in two body styles, a 2 seater roadster, and a 2 seater Fixed Head Coupe. |
| Description |
2 door sports, available in two body styles
- Roadster
- Fixed Head Coupe
|
| Colors |
See the E-Type (XKE) colors
page |
| Picture |
 1964 3.8 liter Open Two Seater
(OTS) roadster model
1964 3.8 liter Coupe model |
| Engine |
| Model |
Engine |
Bore/Stroke |
Power |
| E-Type 3.8 |
3781 cc 6 cyl twin overhead camshaft |
87 x 106 mm |
265 bhp @ 5400 rpm |
|
| Carburetors |
|
|
Engine was the Jaguar XK type DOHC inline 6. |
| Brakes |
4 wheel disc (Dunlop), with servo assist |
Production
(Various sources differ, slightly and these numbers are close estimates) |
| 4.2 Roadster |
| 4.2 Fixed Head |
|
|
|
|
| Weight |
| Roadster |
2770 pounds |
| FHC |
2900 pounds |
|
| Length |
14 feet 7 1/2 inches |
| Height |
4 feet |
| Width |
5 feet 4 1/2 inches |
| Top speed |
150 mph |
| Wheelbase |
96 inches |
| Transmission |
4-speed manual. (Moss box). Synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th
gears. No overdrive was available on the 3.8 model. |
| Suspension |
| Front |
Independent. Torsion bars, double wishbones and anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
Independent, coil springs. Mounted in separate subframe. |
|
| Chassis Numbers |
| Roadster |
850001 and up (RHD models)
875001 and up (LHD models) |
| Fixed Head |
860001 and up (RHD models)
885001 and up (LHD models) |
|
| Engine Numbers |
| All models |
R or RA prefix. then 4 digit engine number. Engines prior to (approx)
3/1963 have the R prefix and after that the RA prefix. For more details, see the XKE engine numbers page |
|
| 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. |
| Replica Kits |
For those who would like to build
their own Series 1 E-Type using rust free glass fiber, and the mechanical bits from an
XJ6 that may have seen better days... |