These are standard specifications for the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Integral steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1968 |
| Price : | $5,370-$5,740 |
| Weight : | 2540 lbs | 1152.125 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 140 mph | 225.26 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4200 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Jaguar Production for 1968 : | 5,143 |
| 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) |
| 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.3 in | 4453 mm. |
| Width : | 65.3 in | 1659 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. |
Coupe 2+2
| Price : | $5,740 |
| Weight : | 2745 lbs | 1245.111 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.3 in | 4453 mm. |
| Width : | 65.3 in | 1659 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
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| Price : | $5,370 |
| Weight : | 2465 lbs | 1118.105 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.3 in | 4453 mm. |
| Width : | 65.3 in | 1659 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. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones, torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent, lowe wishbones, trailing lower radius arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type?
Q: How fast is the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a top speed of 140 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a length of 175.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type has a width of 65.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type cost when new?A: The 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type cost approximately $5,370 to $5,740 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type? A: The 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type was offered as a Coupe, Coupe 2+2, Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did Jaguar produce in 1968? A: Jaguar produced 5,143 automobiles in 1968.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 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type was a Straight 6 (4200 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type have? A: The 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.