1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE COUPÉ MB688 - MATCHBOX
MB688.
Jaguar E-type Coupé (1961).
White body, C3855RS license plate, painted lights tampo and white base.
Escala 1/61.
MBX series / 5-Pack Euro Classics ref. K9612.
Matchbox / Mattel Inc.
© 2005.
Made in Thailand.
Año 2007.
More info about this model:
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All versions in:
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Jaguar E-Type
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Jaguar E-Type, or the Jaguar XK-E for the North American market, is a British sports car, which was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1975.
Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring. At a time when most cars had drum brakes, live rear axles, and mediocre performance, the E-Type sprang on the scene with 150 mph and a sub-7 second 0–60 time, monocoque construction, disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, independent front and rear suspension, and unrivaled looks.
The E-Type was based on Jaguar's D-Type racing car which had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three consecutive years (1955–1957) and, as such, it employed the racing design of a body tub attached to a tubular framework, with the engine bolted directly to the framework.
In March 2008, the Jaguar E-Type ranked first in a The Daily Telegraph online list of the world's "100 most beautiful cars" of all time.
In 2004, Sports Car International magazine placed the E-Type at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s"
- Series 1 (1961–68)
"The Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961. The domestic market launch came four months later in July 1961.
The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted 3.8 litre six-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S. Earlier built cars utilised external bonnet latches which required a tool to open and had a flat floor design. These cars are rare and more valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the twin bonnet latches moved to inside the car.
The 3.8-litre engine was increased to 4.2 litres in October 1964."
"Production numbers from Robson:
15,490 3.8s
17,320 4.2s
10,930 2+2s"
- Series 2 (1968–71)
"The Series 2 introduced a number of design changes, largely due to U.S. design legislation.
The most distinctive exterior feature is the absence of the glass headlight covers, which affected several other imported cars, like the Citroën DS, as well. Unlike other cars, this retrograde step was applied worldwide for the E-Type, (...)"
"Production according to Robson is 13,490 of all types."
- Series 3 (1971–75)
"The E-Type Series 3 was introduced in 1971, with a new 5.3 L twelve cylinder Jaguar V12 engine, uprated brakes and standard power steering. Optionally an automatic transmission, wire wheels and air conditioning were available. The brand new V12 engine was originally developed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was equipped with four Zenith carburettors" (...)
"Robson lists production at 15,290."
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Jaguar E-Type
Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars
Also called
Jaguar XK-E
Production
1961–75
[2014–16:
On 14 May 2014, Jaguar's Heritage Business announced it would be building the six 'remaining' lightweights. The original run of lightweights was meant to be 18 vehicles; however only 12 were built. The new cars, using the unused chassis codes, will be hand built to exactly the same specification as the originals. Availability was prioritised for established collectors of Jaguars, with a focus on those who have an interest in historic race cars. ]
Assembly
Coventry, England
Designer
Malcolm Sayer
Class
Sports car (S)
Layout
FR layout
Related
Jaguar D-Type
Jaguar XJ13
Predecessor
Jaguar XK150
Successor
Jaguar XJ-S
Jaguar F-Type
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Series 1
Production
March 1961–68
Body style
2-door coupe
2-door 2+2 coupe
2-door roadster
Engine
3.8 L XK I6
4.2 L XK I6
Transmission
4-speed manual; 3-speed automatic (automatic available 1966-onward, 2+2 model only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96.0 in (2,438 mm) (FHC / OTS)
105.0 in (2,667 mm) (2+2)[28]
Length
175.3125 in (4,453 mm) (FHC / OTS)
184.4375 in (4,685 mm) (2+2)[28]
Width
65.25 in (1,657 mm) (all)[28]
Height
48.125 in (1,222 mm) (FHC)
50.125 in (1,273 mm) (2+2)
46.5 in (1,181 mm) (OTS)[28]
Kerb weight
2,900 lb (1,315 kg) (FHC)
2,770 lb (1,256 kg) (OTS)
3,090 lb (1,402 kg) (2+2)[29]
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE COUPÉ MB688 - MATCHBOX
MB688.
Jaguar E-type Coupé (1961).
White body, C3855RS license plate, painted lights tampo and white base.
Escala 1/61.
MBX series / 5-Pack Euro Classics ref. K9612.
Matchbox / Mattel Inc.
© 2005.
Made in Thailand.
Año 2007.
More info about this model:
www.bamca.org/cgi-bin/vars.cgi?mod=MB688&var=07
www.bamca.org/cgi-bin/packs.cgi?page=packs.5packs&id=...
All versions in:
www.bamca.org/cgi-bin/vars.cgi?mod=MB688
matchbox.wikia.com/wiki/1961_Jaguar_E-Type_Coupe
Post Lesney 1-75 and Mattel Matchbox 1-100 in:
www.chezbois.com/non_corgi/matchboxpostlesney_home.htm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jaguar E-Type
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Jaguar E-Type, or the Jaguar XK-E for the North American market, is a British sports car, which was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1975.
Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring. At a time when most cars had drum brakes, live rear axles, and mediocre performance, the E-Type sprang on the scene with 150 mph and a sub-7 second 0–60 time, monocoque construction, disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, independent front and rear suspension, and unrivaled looks.
The E-Type was based on Jaguar's D-Type racing car which had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three consecutive years (1955–1957) and, as such, it employed the racing design of a body tub attached to a tubular framework, with the engine bolted directly to the framework.
In March 2008, the Jaguar E-Type ranked first in a The Daily Telegraph online list of the world's "100 most beautiful cars" of all time.
In 2004, Sports Car International magazine placed the E-Type at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s"
- Series 1 (1961–68)
"The Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961. The domestic market launch came four months later in July 1961.
The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted 3.8 litre six-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S. Earlier built cars utilised external bonnet latches which required a tool to open and had a flat floor design. These cars are rare and more valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the twin bonnet latches moved to inside the car.
The 3.8-litre engine was increased to 4.2 litres in October 1964."
"Production numbers from Robson:
15,490 3.8s
17,320 4.2s
10,930 2+2s"
- Series 2 (1968–71)
"The Series 2 introduced a number of design changes, largely due to U.S. design legislation.
The most distinctive exterior feature is the absence of the glass headlight covers, which affected several other imported cars, like the Citroën DS, as well. Unlike other cars, this retrograde step was applied worldwide for the E-Type, (...)"
"Production according to Robson is 13,490 of all types."
- Series 3 (1971–75)
"The E-Type Series 3 was introduced in 1971, with a new 5.3 L twelve cylinder Jaguar V12 engine, uprated brakes and standard power steering. Optionally an automatic transmission, wire wheels and air conditioning were available. The brand new V12 engine was originally developed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was equipped with four Zenith carburettors" (...)
"Robson lists production at 15,290."
----------------------
Jaguar E-Type
Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars
Also called
Jaguar XK-E
Production
1961–75
[2014–16:
On 14 May 2014, Jaguar's Heritage Business announced it would be building the six 'remaining' lightweights. The original run of lightweights was meant to be 18 vehicles; however only 12 were built. The new cars, using the unused chassis codes, will be hand built to exactly the same specification as the originals. Availability was prioritised for established collectors of Jaguars, with a focus on those who have an interest in historic race cars. ]
Assembly
Coventry, England
Designer
Malcolm Sayer
Class
Sports car (S)
Layout
FR layout
Related
Jaguar D-Type
Jaguar XJ13
Predecessor
Jaguar XK150
Successor
Jaguar XJ-S
Jaguar F-Type
-----------
Series 1
Production
March 1961–68
Body style
2-door coupe
2-door 2+2 coupe
2-door roadster
Engine
3.8 L XK I6
4.2 L XK I6
Transmission
4-speed manual; 3-speed automatic (automatic available 1966-onward, 2+2 model only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96.0 in (2,438 mm) (FHC / OTS)
105.0 in (2,667 mm) (2+2)[28]
Length
175.3125 in (4,453 mm) (FHC / OTS)
184.4375 in (4,685 mm) (2+2)[28]
Width
65.25 in (1,657 mm) (all)[28]
Height
48.125 in (1,222 mm) (FHC)
50.125 in (1,273 mm) (2+2)
46.5 in (1,181 mm) (OTS)[28]
Kerb weight
2,900 lb (1,315 kg) (FHC)
2,770 lb (1,256 kg) (OTS)
3,090 lb (1,402 kg) (2+2)[29]