These are standard specifications for the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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Engine # R1652-9
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Engine # R 1200-9
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Engine # R 2476-9
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Engine # R2774-9
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Engine # R1101-9
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Chassis # 875152
Engine # R 1251-9
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Engine # R 2870-9
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Engine # R 3131-9
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Engine # R 1301-9
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Chassis # 875753
Engine # R 2088-9
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Chassis # 875333
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on box-section steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1968 |
| Price : | $5,599-$5,890 |
| Weight : | 2460 lbs | 1115.837 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.0 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 14.8 @ 95 MPH seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 150 mph | 241.35 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3781 cc | 230.7 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 3 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1961 : | 3,422 |
| E-Type S1 Production (1961-1968) : | 38,419 |
| : | 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) |
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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Chassis # 875494
Engine # R1652-9
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Engine # R 1200-9
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Chassis # 875995
Engine # R 2476-9
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Chassis # 876166
Engine # R2774-9
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Chassis # 875053
Engine # R1101-9
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Chassis # 875152
Engine # R 1251-9
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Engine # R1135-9
Chassis # 876227
Engine # R 2870-9
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Chassis # 876338
Engine # R 3131-9
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Chassis # 875272
Engine # R 1301-9
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Chassis # 875753
Engine # R 2088-9
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.3 in | 4453 mm. |
| Width : | 65.3 in | 1657 mm. |
| Height : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
Coupe
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Chassis # 885008
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| Price : | $5,890 |
| Weight : | 2520 lbs | 1143.053 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.3 in | 4453 mm. |
| Width : | 65.3 in | 1657 mm. |
| Height : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones adn torsion bars with anti-roll bar Rear : Independent with lower wishbones, coil springs and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.40x15 |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1?
Q: How fast is the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1? A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 has a top speed of 150 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1? A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1? A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 has a length of 175.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1? A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 has a width of 65.25 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 cost when new?A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 cost approximately $5,599 to $5,890 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1? A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 have? A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 had 6.40x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1961? A: Jaguar produced 3,422 automobiles in 1961.Q: How many E-Type S1 were produced? A: Jaguar produced 38,419 examples of the E-Type S1 from 1961 to 1968.Q: What engine did the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 was a Inline 6 (3781 cc | 230.7 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 have? A: The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
