Series 3

Production years: 1971 - 1974

The E-type Series 3 models came out in 1971 introducing the first new Jaguar engine since the XK in 1948. An advanced V12 engine of 5.3 litre capacity, all aluminium with two overhead camshafts, this was a tour de force of engineering supremacy and refinement, upstaging all sports car competition. To accommodate the larger engine the body shell was re-designed with revised frames, uprated suspension, brakes and wider wings to accommodate the wider wheels and tyres needed. The bonnet mouth was also enlarged again, now fitted with a chromed grille.

Launched as the long wheelbase 2 + 2 fixed head coupe, the roadster model also took advantage of the longer wheelbase, but still as a two-seater. The former went out of production in 1973 while the roadster soldiered on until 1974 when E-type production finally finished.

MODEL SUMMARY

MODEL TYPE

PRODUCTION DATES

ENGINE RANGE:

0 - 60 MPH:

TOP SPEED:

E-Type

1971 - 1974

5.3 Litre series 3

6.4 (6.8 2+2 Coupe) seconds

146 (142 2+2 Coupe) mph

Series 2 Technical Specifications

Technical Information

Engine Statistics

5.3 Litre series 3

Engine (cc)

5343

Bore and Stroke (mm)

90 x 70

Compression Ratio

9:1

BHP

272

@RPM

5850

Torque (lb ft)

304

@RPM

5600

Fuellling

4x Stromberg carbs

Engine Performance

5.3 Litre series 3

Top Speed

146 (142 2+2 Coupe) mph

0 - 60 mph

146 (142 2+2 Coupe) mph

Fuel Consumption

14.5 mpg

model Specifications

5.3 Litre series 3

Transmission

4-speed all synchro B/W 3-speed auto

Wheel Size (in)

15, wire/steel option

Suspension (Front)

Ind wishbone, torsion bar

Suspension (Rear)

Ind lower wishbone, upper driveshaft link, radius arms, coil springs

Brakes

4-wheel disc, rear inboard

Model Dimensions

5.3 Litre series 3

Length (in)

184+

Width (in)

Height (in)

Wheelbase (in)

105

Front Track (in)

54.5

Rear Track (in)

53

Weight (Cwt)

28.8 (295 2+2)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

  • Choice of three radio installations and fitting kits
  • Electrical radio aerial
  • Three choice of bonnet- or door-mounted mirrors
  • Locking petrol filler cap
  • Front seat safety belts
  • Rear seat safety belts for 2+2 model
  • Front seat safety belts
  • Rear seat safety belts for 2+2 model
  • Front seat headrest
  • Electrically heated rear screen
  • Sundym tinted glass
  • Alternative choice of tyres
  • Wire wheels
  • Chromium-plated wire wheels
  • Chromium-plated steel wheels
  • Detachable hardtop for roadster models
  • Air-conditioning

Chassis Numbers

MODEL

DRIVER SIDE

CHASSIS NO. COMMENCED

NUMBER MADE

Series 3 E-type OTS

RHD

1S1001

1871

Series 3 E-type OTS

LHD

1S20001

6119

Series 3 E-type 2+2 Coupe

RHD
1S50001
2115

Series 3 E-type 2+2 Coupe

LHD

1S70001

5182

CLUB EVENTS

CLUB NEWS

Series 3 E-Type with a straight six Engine

MODEL CONTACTS

Roger Sambrook

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Personal Details

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