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 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 86 1227 Engine Num: 8L194686 Gearbox Num: EJ 4530 |
The car was purchased in the UK by professional driver John Cuff. It was then prepared by the Jaguar factory, but when the owner was ready for further development, he turned the car over to Gordon Brown of Red Rose Racing. Brown fitted the car with all the components to make the car a racing legend. The owner had the support of the Jaguar Factory, which in 1966, replaced the original 3.3l engine with the 4.2L engine which still powers the car today.
Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons' son-in-law purchased the car in 1967 and continued racing it until 1970.
Since coming to the US in December of 1993, it has raced at Sebring, Road Atlanta and Texas World Speedway with excellent results. In 1995, it set the record for the fastest Jaguar in North America.
The Jaguar XK-E
In the late 1950s, Jaguar had planned a short retirement from racing as the increasing market demand for road cars left it little time for the track. Malcolm Sayer, a legendary aerodynamicist, began work on what he described as a sensational road car, the E-type. He was one of the first to apply the principles of aerodynamics to mass-production motorcar design.The Jaguar E-Type was officially introduced to the world and a stunned audience at the March 1961 Geneva Auto Show, and the sensuous shape still gets rave reviews after all these years. The list of mechanical features was, for 1961, remarkable in that its racing origins could be clearly seen: a double overhead cam engine, fully independent rear suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes (inboard at the rear, something usually found only on race cars) proved the E-type to be an advanced automobile.
The E-Type, or XK-E as it would be known in the U.S., seemed to have the best of all worlds. It was very fast, having vivid acceleration, great flexibility, unheard-of comfort and refinement for such a car, and pure good looks. To improve torque, the E-Type was given a new 4.2-liter XK engine (over the 3.8L) and synchromesh gearbox. Braking was improved by the deletion of the Kelsey-Hayes bellows-type servo in favor of a Lockheed vacuum booster.
Internally the 4.2 E-Types were given far better seats. The aluminum dash panels and center consoles were now covered in black leather. Like the Mark X, the only external way of distinguishing the 4.2 E-Types was the badge on the trunk lid.
The Jaguar E type, also known as the XK-E, brought style and performance together to create a mass-produced supercar. The road-going sports car was conceived in 1956 as a replacement for the D-type. In March of 1961 the E-Type was officially introduced to the world at the Geneva, Switzerland Motor show.
It's design was created by an aerodynamic engineer named Malcolm Sayer. The front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle featured a moncoque body and a tubular front chassis. The six-cylinder double-cam engine had three SU carburetors and produced 265 horsepower. The suspension was independent with disc brakes on all four wheels. It brought together the best or aerodynamics, coupled with the latest technology and propelled by a potent engine. The vehicle was not only fast, it offered excellent performance and handling. Some of the most common complaints it received were the cabin being too cramped and it suffered from poor ventilation.
The E-Type was a popular vehicle. It was fast, performed well, and was competitively priced. Due to the United States safety and emission regulations, some of the horsepower was lost. The headlamp covers were also removed prior to the close of the 1960's.
A 4.2-liter engine and synchromesh gearbox was introduced in 1964. In 1966, the 2+2 coupe was introduced and featured a longer wheelbase. The Series II cars were not as quick as its predecessors. The Series III, however, was a different story. Powered by a V-12 engine they were once again able to propel the E-Type over 145 miles per hour.
Production for the E-Type ceased in 1975, after 72,520 examples being produced. It was replaced by the XJ-S; a vehicle that was larger, heavier, and not as visually appealing.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereIt's design was created by an aerodynamic engineer named Malcolm Sayer. The front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle featured a moncoque body and a tubular front chassis. The six-cylinder double-cam engine had three SU carburetors and produced 265 horsepower. The suspension was independent with disc brakes on all four wheels. It brought together the best or aerodynamics, coupled with the latest technology and propelled by a potent engine. The vehicle was not only fast, it offered excellent performance and handling. Some of the most common complaints it received were the cabin being too cramped and it suffered from poor ventilation.
The E-Type was a popular vehicle. It was fast, performed well, and was competitively priced. Due to the United States safety and emission regulations, some of the horsepower was lost. The headlamp covers were also removed prior to the close of the 1960's.
A 4.2-liter engine and synchromesh gearbox was introduced in 1964. In 1966, the 2+2 coupe was introduced and featured a longer wheelbase. The Series II cars were not as quick as its predecessors. The Series III, however, was a different story. Powered by a V-12 engine they were once again able to propel the E-Type over 145 miles per hour.
Production for the E-Type ceased in 1975, after 72,520 examples being produced. It was replaced by the XJ-S; a vehicle that was larger, heavier, and not as visually appealing.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
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| Jaguar XKE E-Type |
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