1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1969 - 1971
Price : $5,530-$5,900
Weight : 2910 lbs | 1319.954 kg
0-60 mph : 7.5 seconds.
Top Speed : 130 mph | 209.17 km/h
Inline 6
Displacement : 4235 cc | 258.4 cu in. | 4.2 L.
Power : 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :263 Ft-Lbs (357 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 4.2 in | 106 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
2 Zenith carburetors
V 12
Displacement : 5342 cc | 326.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.
Power : 314 BHP (231.104 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :349 Ft-Lbs (473 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 7
Construction : Aluminum block and head
4 Zenith carburetors
Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic Available on 2+2

Total Jaguar Production for 1970 : 6,732
E-Type Series II Production (1969-1971) : 18,809
  : 4,855 FHC; 8,628 OTS; 5,326 2+2
1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type

Fixed Head Coupe

Fixed Head Coupe
Chassis # 1R28106
Engine # 1R12574-9
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Fixed Head Coupe
Chassis # 4R6572
Auction entries : 2
Fixed Head Coupe
Fixed Head Coupe
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.
Front Track : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.
Rear Track : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.

Roadster

Roadster
Chassis # P1R11852
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Roadster
Chassis # 7R122709
Roadster
Chassis # 1R 12790
Roadster
Chassis # 1R 11217
Engine # 7R 8467-9
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Roadster
Price : $5,530
Weight : 2910 lbs | 1319.954 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.
Front Track : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.
Rear Track : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.

2+2 Coupe

Price : $5,900
Weight : 3140 lbs | 1424.28 kg
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.
Front Track : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.
Rear Track : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.

Suspension
Front : Wishbones, torsion bars and anti-roll bar

Rear : Independent with lower wishbones, trailing arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 185x15

1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,900
Avg. Household Income : $9,350
Avg. Home : $23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.36
Total Car Production : 8,283,949

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Q: How fast is the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a top speed of 130 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a length of 175.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a width of 65.25 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type cost when new?A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type cost approximately $5,530 to $5,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type was offered as a 2+2 Coupe, Fixed Head Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type have? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type had 185x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1970? A: Jaguar produced 6,732 automobiles in 1970.

Q: How many E-Type Series II were produced? A: Jaguar produced 18,809 examples of the E-Type Series II from 1969 to 1971.

Q: What engines did the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type have? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4235 cc | 258.4 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 263 Ft-Lbs (357 NM) @ 5500 RPM
  • V 12 (5342 cc | 326.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 314 BHP (231.104 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 349 Ft-Lbs (473 NM) @ 3800 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type have? A: The 1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic Available on 2+2.

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