Jaguar E-type 4.2 litre Roadster Series II
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1970, 8627 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
Along with the two Coupe versions of the E-type 4.2, the Roadster version received some significant changes during
Towards the end of
This spec is for the US version. The carburettors were two Zenith units, not SU. The UK and European version maintained the "full-fat-milk" engine with 265 HP and 3 SU carburettors.
Automatic transmission was available in the 2+2 Coupe only, in series II (although across the range in Series III), and was a three, not a four-speed unit from Borg Warner. (Source - visitor to Motorbase)
Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-1974) featured in Practical Classics June 2011 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4235cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 92.07mm x 106mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 mph | 7 s | 15 mpg | 170 bhp 4500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Inboard disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyer Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-1974) |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2011 | |||
| Buyer Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-1974) - It's over 50 years old this year...and this is how to go about buying one. | ||||
| Article |
50 years of the E-Type - "We knew it was good, but we didn't expect it to become a legend" |
10 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2011 | |||
| 50 years of the E-Type - "We knew it was good, but we didn't expect it to become a legend" - To celebrate the Jaguara E-Type's 50th anniversary Matt Jones drives the original test route with Norman Dewis - the original test driver - in the 18th car off the line. | ||||
| Article |
Project guide - 1961-1975 - Jaguar E-Type |
110 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2010 | |||
| Project guide - 1961-1975 - Jaguar E-Type - A job for the restorer with skills and patience. | ||||
| Article |
Buy your E-Type now |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2008 | |||
| Buy your E-Type now- As values of its rivals rocket out of reach, Britain's sexiest sports car looks better value than ever. Which one's for you? | ||||
| Article |
The E-Type Files |
41 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2006 | |||
| The E-Type files - Part two - The seductive Jaguar E-Type offered race car perfomance and catwalk style to the man in the street. In this in-depth look at the E-type. | ||||
| Article |
Type cast |
34 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2002 | |||
| Type cast - Jaguar's E-type started as a slinky guided missile and finished with middle-aged spread. Blame the Americans and creeping regulation, says John Simister. | ||||
| Article |
Practical Classics March 2001 pg 126 |
126 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2001 | |||
| Restoration Series 3 Jaguar E-Type V12. E for Encouragement. The last E-Type ever made is starting to look like a car again. Simon Goldsworthy watches the rebuild. | ||||
| Article |
Objects of Desire |
52 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2001 | |||
| Objects of Desire - No car has stirred more emotions that the E-Type Jaguar. Still awestruck, Russ Smith tells its story. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2000 pg 90 |
90 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2000 | |||
| First among Eagles. When the E-type V12 was launched, buyers expected a sports car, but got a grand tourer. Now Eagle E-types has produced a re-engineered, sporting V12. | ||||
| Article |
Beauty and beast |
88 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| Beauty and beast - Ready to sharpen your E-type Jaguar's claws? Russ Smith sorts out the best tools to do the jobwith. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Affordable E-Type |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2011 | |||
| Road Test - Affordable E-Type - Can you go E-type motoring without spending a fortune? With top cars now in six figures, we look at a realistic way of getting into the E-type scene. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar E-Type Series II |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 23 March 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar E-Type Series II - The E-type is one of the most desirable classic cars around, and rightly so. JACK CARFRAE sets out the case for buying a Series II. | ||||
| Article |
Ultimate Showdown #15 - E-Type vs Pagoda |
124 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2010 | |||
| Ultimate Showdown #15 - E-Type vs Pagoda - Russ Smith has to decide between two of the most glamorous convertibles ever created, as Jaguar's icon meets a Mercedes masterpiece. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - British beauty |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - British beauty - If you're serious about buying an E-type, do it now before prices rise for next year's birthday bash, says Chris Hope. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar E-Type (Six cylinder) |
34 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 December 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar E-Type (Six cylinder)- Original is often the best, and never more so than the E-Type Jaguar. With the classic XK unit up front and the most gorgeous looks, ADAM TAIT tells you why you need a six-pot E-Type in your life. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - E-Type |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 23 February 2006 | |||
| Buying power - E-Type - A legend in its own lifetime, RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the Jaguar that everybody wants, but few are brave or rich enough to actually get. This may help you with the former. | ||||
| Article |
Long live the E-Type |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2005 | |||
| Long live the E-Type - Nigel Thorley finally gets to see the end result of Ray Parrot's labours in building the ultimate E-type. For previous articles on this car, please refer to the February and April 2005 issues of Jaguar Enthusiast. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type |
102 |
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| Publication | Classics April 2005 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type - Carlin Gerbich discovers the art of buying one of motoring’s most iconic cars. E-Type Jaguars have their problems too so choose carefully. | ||||
| Article |
Grand Designs |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2004 | |||
| Grand Designs - Richard Heseltine goes to Gran Turismo heaven to pick a winner from five of the greatest GTs. Aston Martin DB6 Vantage, Iso Grifo, Jaguar E-type 4.2 Series 2, Chevy Corvette Sting Ray, AC428 | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Jaguar E-Type |
36 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 11th February 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Jaguar E-Type - Six-cylinder cars built 1961-70. Two-seater coupé, roadster or 2+2. Front engined, rear-wheel-drive. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160 |
160 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2003 | |||
| Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars | ||||
| Article |
Cats' whispers |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2003 | |||
| Cats' whispers - Alastair Clements compares the sonic delights of Jaguar's V12 in the XJ-S and S3 E-Type. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 pg 40 |
40 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 | |||
| An E-stretch. Nigel Thorley checks out an unusual request for a modified E-type. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 pg 26 |
26 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 | |||
| How safe are your frames? Graham and Fiona Heritage look into the implication of replacing the front frames on their E-type Series 1. | ||||
| Article |
40 years young |
82 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2001 | |||
| 40 years young - The E-type will never be repeated: as the Jaguar reaches its ruby anniversary, Simon Taylor drives all the road cars. | ||||
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