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1961 - Jaguar - E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater

Technical Specs of This Model
1. E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater 1961
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater
Production Year 1961
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2438 mm     (96 in)
Front Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 4458 mm     (175,5 in)
Width 1632 mm     (64,3 in)
Height 1194 mm     (47 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,83
Weight 1220 kg     (2687,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %51 / %49
Fuel Capacity 63,6 litre   (14 Imp gal ,  16,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Jaguar
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3781 cc     (230,73 cu in)
Bore 87 mm     (3,43 in)
Stroke 106 mm     (4,17 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,82
Unitary Capacity 630,17 cc/cylinder    (38,46 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 265 HP     (197,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 353 N.m     (260,5 lb.ft ,  36 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 343,1 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 217,2 HP/ton    (162 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 70,1 HP/litre    (52,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,6 s
0 - 60 mph 7,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 15,9 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 240 km/h   (149,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,31 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TB.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.RA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)