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Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre Roadster Series 2

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre Roadster Series 2

About the Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre Roadster Series 2

The Jaguar E-Type (a.k.a. Jaguar XK-E) is a British sports car, which was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1975. Its combination of good looks, high performance and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring. More than 70,000 E-Types were sold.

The Series 2 introduced a number of design changes, largely due to U.S. design legislation. The most distinctive feature is the absence of the aerodynamic glass headlight covers, which impacted several other imported cars, like the Citroën DS, as well. Unlike other cars, this retrograde step was applied worldwide for the E-Type, not just to Americans living under the authority of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.

Other hallmarks of Series 2 cars are a wrap-around rear bumper, re-positioned and larger front indicators and tail lights below the bumpers, better cooling aided by an enlarged "mouth" and twin electric fans, and uprated brakes.

Vital Statistics

Years: 1968 to 1970
Produced: 8627 vehicles
Capacity: 4235 cc
Engine: Straight 6

Source: Wikipedia


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