Jaguar E-type Series III Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1971-1973, 7297 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
The new E-type Series III Coupe appeared in
The E-type Coupe Series III came only in the long wheel base 2+2 form that was optional on the Series II. The long body shell was required for practical reasons and in many ways the E-type was more useful in this format. The front grille was now a large chrome trimmed intake and the road wheels were considerably larger than before, the car had a very aggressive appearance.
The V12 powered E-type Series III continued in production until the controversial XJS arrived in
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5343cc | V12 DOHC | Jaguar V12 | 90mm x 70mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromberg | 4 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 mph | 6.4 s | 14 mpg | 272 bhp 5850 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Land of the legends |
62 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2012 | |||
| Land of the legends - To celebrate 90 years of Jaguar, we take the last E-type for a spin - with factory test driver Norman Dewis. 1974 Jaguar S-Type SIII | ||||
| 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 |
E for end game |
134 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2001 | |||
| E for endgame. - It's big, it's black and it's very sexy. And, as Simon Goldsworthy discovers, our project E-type is almost ready to stun the crowds in Europe. | ||||
| 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 |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar E-Type Series 3 |
22 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22 February 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar E-Type Series 3 - The last of the E-types was more grand tourer than sports car, but no lett revered. JAMES TAYLOR goes big cat hunting. | ||||
| 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 |
Seeing red |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2006 | |||
| Seeing red - Nigel Thorley checks out one man's interpretation of the best E-type. | ||||
| 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 |
The E-Type Series 3 is Dead - Long Live the E-Type Series 3 |
80 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2004 | |||
| The E-Type Series 3 is Dead - Long Live the E-Type Series 3 - or.... how would you like to buy a new E-Type? | ||||
| 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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