1961 - Jaguar - E-Type 3.8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. E-Type 3.8 1961
General Information
Make Jaguar
Model E-Type 3.8
Production Year 1961
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2438 mm     (96 in)
Front Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 4375 mm     (172,2 in)
Width 1657 mm     (65,2 in)
Height 1225 mm     (48,2 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1234 kg     (2718,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %49,6 / %50,4
Fuel Capacity 63,6 litre   (14 Imp gal ,  16,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 214,7 HP/ton    (160,1 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 6,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 16,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 241 km/h   (149,8 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 rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TB.
Suspension (rear) I.TransTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 254 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Dunlop RS5 6.40 x 15
Tyres (rear) Dunlop RS5 6.40 x 15