1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, CON 771C

CON 771C seen on the seafront at Lowestoft, Suffolk.

 

Model E-Type Series I

Manufacturer: Jaguar Cars, Coventry

Designer: Malcolm Sayer

Chassis/body: Central steel monocoque with front subframe

Length: 175 in. (4,445 mm)

Wheelbase: 96 in. (2,438)

Width: 65.2 in. (1,656 mm)

Front track: 50 in. (1,270 mm)

Rear track: 50 in. (1,270 mm)

Height: 48.1 in. (1,221 mm)

Kerb weight: 2,770 lbs. (1,256 kg)

Steering: Rack and pinion

Turning circle: 37 ft. (11.27 m)

Front: Independent, unequal length A-arms, torsion bars, tube shocks

Rear: Independent, transverse tubular and trailing links, twin coil springs and telescopic dampers each side, anti-roll bar

Brake system: Hydraulic with vacuum servo, separate systems front and rear

Front break: Dunlop disc, 11 in. (279 mm) diameter

Rear: Dunlop disc, 10 in. (254 mm) diameter

Front tyres: 6.40 x 15 in. (162 x 381 mm) Dunlop R.S.5

Rear tyres: 6.40 x 15 in. (162 x 381 mm) Dunlop R.S.5

Normal tyre pressure front: 23 psi (1.585 bar)

Normal tyre pressure rear: 25 psi (1.723 bar)

Fuel capacity: 14 gal. (63.6 litres)

Engine: 4,235 cc (258.43 cu. in.) six cylinder, inline, double overhead camshafts

Engine output: 260 hp (193.88 kW) at 4,000 rpm

Fuel system: Triple HD.8 SU carburettors

Gearbox: 4 speed manual, non-synchro

Max speed: 130+ mph (209 + km/h)

0 to 60 mph (96.5 km/h): 6.9 sec

UK price at introduction: £1,550 (1,810 Euro - $1,915) + tax

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