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The sensuous Jaguar E-type from the 1961 3.8litre stunner to the late model MkIII V12.

Jaguar E-type 1962 lightweight The first Lightweights were roadsters fitted with a hardtop, which wasn't the most aerodynamic. For the 1964 Le Mans race Jaguar engineer Malcolm Sawyer developed a new coupe body designed by Dr. Samir Klat, specifically designed for the long straights. These 'Low Drag Coupes' featured a completely new rear end, and also a slightly revised nose.

Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster, also known as the OTS (open two seater), or sometimes as the DHC (drop head coupe).

The Jaguar E-type 4.2 litre was introduced as an improved E-type Coupe in 1964, . This new 4.2 litre Coupe had a redesigned XK engine which delivered more torque than the original 3.8 unit, mid-range power was also improved. To complement the more refined 4.2 engine a new gearbox arrived.

Jaguar E-type 4.2 litre cars have a badge on the boot (trunk) proclaiming 'Jaguar 4.2 Litre E-type' (3.8 cars have a simple 'Jaguar' badge).

Jaguar E-type 3.8 Roadster (OTS = Open Two Seater) first appeared at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961, and was launched alongside the Fixed Head Coupe

Jaguar E-type Series I OTS. This early 3.8litre Series I E-type is the DHC (Drophead Coupe) or OTS (Open Two Seater) model with the optional factory hardtop.

Jaguar E-type Series 1 was introduced in March 1961, using the 3.8 litre Jaguar XK engine from the XK150S. 3.8 litre cars had rounded seats, aluminum dashboards, and a gearbox that lacked synchromesh for 1st gear ('Moss box').

Jaguar E-type Series I OTS. The hardtop on this Open Two Seater was one of the most elegant and most practical for a convertible of this period.

Jaguar E-type Series I.5 FHC. Only 2,387 of these

Jaguar E-type Series I½. These Series 1½ cars still had the over bumper taillights and thin wraparound bumpers, whereas the Series II had crash regulation bumpers and under bumper lights.

Jaguar E-type Series II 2+2. The 2+2 was both longer and taller than the standard FHC

Jaguar E-type Series II 2+2. The rear door on the Coupe and 2+2 E-types was side-hinged

Jaguar E-type Series 2. The un-glassed headlamp had been given to E-types since the 'Series 1.5' in 1968. In 1969 the Series 2 designation was official, and with it came larger front indicators below the bumper

Jaguar E-type Series 2 1971. The large under bumper rear lights are the beginning of the end for the classic E-type shape. Later in 1971 the Series III was launched and the spoiling of the shape was complete.

Jaguar E-type Series II FHC. In 1968 the Series II continued the evolution began by the Series 1½. Open lights and new large below bumper indicators - all to satisfy changing USA safety regulations. The larger front grille helped to cure cooling problems. 4.2-litre engines

Jaguar E-type Series III V12 DHC. In 1971 the Series III E-type was launched and was theoretically available with the 4.2litre 6cylinder engine. The Series III was also the launch of Jaguar's 5.3litre V12 engine, and very few Series III were sold without the V12.

Jaguar E-type Series III V12 Coupe. All Series III E-types used the long wheelbase body originally designed for the Series I 2+2. The Coupe also used the taller windscreen of the 2 + 2

Jaguar E-type Series III V12 Coupe. Many feel the Series III is bloated and spoiled. Its performance was marred by the weight of safety features and emasculated by emissions controls.

Jaguar D-Type

Jaguar XK120 XK140 XK150

Jaguar XJ 13

Jaguar XJ-S and XJS

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