1961 Jaguar E-Type - Photo 1

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1) (265 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Jaguar
Model E-type
Generation E-Type
Modification (Engine) 4.2 (Series 1) (265 Hp)
Start of production 1964 year
End of production 1968 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.9 sec
Maximum speed 240 km/h
149.13 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.3 kg/Hp, 231.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3 kg/Nm, 336 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 265 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 62.6 Hp/l
Torque 384 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
283.22 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4235 cm3
258.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 92.2 mm
3.63 in.
Piston Stroke 105.92 mm
4.17 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 8.5 l
8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
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Coolant 18.2 l
19.23 US qt | 16.01 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1143 kg
2519.88 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 220 l
7.77 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 64 l
16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4451 mm
175.24 in.
Width 1657 mm
65.24 in.
Height 1219 mm
47.99 in.
Wheelbase 2438 mm
95.98 in.
Front track 1270 mm
50 in.
Rear (Back) track 1270 mm
50 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 133 mm
5.24 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.3 m
37.07 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 15
Rear wheel rims: 15