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1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisSteel body on box-section steel frame
Production Years for Series1961 - 1968
Price$5,599-$5,890
Weight2460 lbs | 1115.837 kg

Performance
0-60 mph7.0 seconds.
1/4 Mile14.8 @ 95 MPH seconds.
Top Speed150 mph | 241.35 km/h

Engine Type : I6 3781 cc | 230.7 cu in. | 3.8 L.
265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 5500 RPM
260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 4.2 in | 107 mm.

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures
Total Jaguar Production for 19613,422
E-Type S1 Production (1961-1968)38,412
 First Series - 1961-64 included 7820 roadsters and 7670 fixed-head coupes; 22,922 E-Types produced from 65-68 (9,550 roadsters, 7772 fixedhead coupes, and 5600 2+2 coupes)

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number8750073
Chassis Number875333
Chassis Number875878
Chassis Number88005
Chassis Number885004


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