TYPES

In this area, you can learn a lot about the legendary production vehicles of the Jaguar XK series, from the Jaguar XK120 to the Series 3 of the Jaguar E-Type.
  • We are writing the year 1948, the war has been over for three years. One of the biggest car fairs of the post-war era, the London Motor Show on Earls Court is about to reopen. The show is scheduled for October 27. The Jaguar car manufacturer faces a dilemma. The newly developed 6 cylinder in-line engine XK as well as the chassis have been completed in time, but the body, which is manufactured by the company Pressed Steel, is missing. These three main components are part of a newly developed and fast travel limousine, the Mark VII. Jaguar expects a better deal from the limousine division and wants to introduce the new car at the Motor Show. As it becomes increasingly apparent that the timetable cannot be kept, an emergency solution is being found. Sir William Lyons, founder and master of Jaguar Cars Ltd., has the finished chassis of the MK VII shortened by 18 inches in order to achieve the right wheel distance for a sports car. He designs a matching, elegant open two-seater body on his own. Together with Fred Gardner, his man for practical implementation, he converts this into reality in Foleshill at the back of his work. The venture is only frighteningly short before the fair. This emergency solution will be produced in a small edition of about 200 vehicles to serve potential customers of the London Motor Show and to bridge the time for the introduction of the new MK VII. As you know, however, things are always different from what you think. The new Roadster strikes like a bomb and the orders are so numerous that it more than doubles the target number, not least because of the good price-performance ratio. It was then decided to produce the roadster in series. The Jaguar XK120 was born.

     

     
    • Jaguar XK120 OTS

      Jaguar XK120 OTS

      Jaguar XK120 OTS

      The Roadster goes into production in July 1949, initially with an aluminium body, as the "Jaguar XK120 OTS". The "XK" stands for the type designation of the engine (X-Experimental/K series), the number "120" for the maximum speed, a tradition started before the war. Last but not least, the term "OTS", which stands for "Open Two Seater". For later vehicles, there are often additional optional designations behind the speed designation, such as "SE" for "Special Equipment" or "M" for "Modified", the designation for "Special Equipment" on export vehicles to the USA.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From July 1949 to September 1954, 7611 vehicles were built, of which the first 240 vehicles are equipped with aluminium bodies, as this raw material is available after the war. Between April and May 1950, the production of aluminium to all-steel body with aluminium doors and hoods was changed. A total of 1173 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 6438 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 998.-.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with F1001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD), starting with the number 660xxx and for vehicles with left-hand steering (LHD). starting with the number 670xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      July 49 to Dec. 49
      660001 to 660027
      26
      70
      F1001 to F1114
      No. 660010 goes to the development department without a body (not counted)
      Jan. 50 to Dec. 50
      660028 to 660518
      491
      1026
      F1120 to F2615
      built up to No. 660058 and 670184 with aluminum body / No. 670172 is prototype for first steel body / three chassis for the Lightweight versions (LT) (660741 (LT3), 660748 (LT2, 660917(LT1))
      Jan. 51 to Dec. 51
      414
      671097 to 671796
      700
      F2604 to F3726
      No. 660750 and 660751 go to dealers in Belgium and New Zealand (not counted)
      Jan. 52 to Dec. 52
      660935 to 661045
      111
      671797 to 673388
      1592
      F3734 to F5433
       
      Jan. 53 to Dec. 53
      661046 to 661153
      108
      673389 to 674591
      1203
      F5437 to F6847
       
      Jan. 54 to Sept. 54
      661154 to 661176
      23
      674592 to 676438
      1847
      F6859 to F8718
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as they are not only used in OTS models, but in all Jaguar XK120 types, depending on the order. They start with W1001 and end with W9999. Since these numbers were exhausted in November 1953, the letter "F" is changed and F1001 is also started. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engine probably bears the number F4249. The addition -7 or -8 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      August 1950
      Trailing angle from 5o to 3o. Air filter available as standard.
      November 1951
      660675 and 671097
      Footspace ventilation flaps integrated sideways in the front fenders.
       
      660911 and 671493
      Ventilation introduced as standard without cooling and defroster nozzles
      February 1952
      660935 and 671797
      Gearbox with short main shaft, longer cardan shaft and modified speedometer drive shaft introduced
       
      660935 and 671797
      Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 mounted on some vehicles
      April 1952
      660980 and 672049
      Self-adjusting front brake jaws, tandem main brake brake sylin derwith with split liquid tank and new brake adjuster introduced
      June 1952
      660980 and 672049
      New revised Newton telescopic shock absorbers mounted on the front axles, with 54 instead of 70 mm diameter.
       
      660986 and 672280
      New redesigned Girling shock absorbers mounted on the rear axles.
      October 1952
      661025 and 672963
      Stand lamps on the fenders are now integrated into the fenders. Stand lights of the export vehicles also have a flashing function.
       
      661026 and 672963
      Anti-fitting ventilation openings inserted directly in front of the windscreen and connected to the heating system with flexible hose. (originally intended only for the Fixed Head Coupé).
      December 1952
      661040 and 673320
      Rear springs of the "Special Equipment" (SE) version (C.5721) on all vehicles.
       
      661040 and 673320
      Vehicle parts are now painted with synthetic resin lacquer. A can of quick-drying synthetic resin lacquers is now part of the vehicle equipment.
       
      661037 and 673009
      Trico Vacuum Windscreen Washer introduced and retrofitted to three OTS models (661026, 661028, 661029).
       
      661040 and 673320
      Size width of the steel rim wheels increased to 5.5 inches.
      January 1953
      661046 and 673396
      Rear disc trim with zipper.
       
      661046 and 673396
      Gearbox tunnel gets a removable lid on the right side for access to the cross joint and lubricating nipple.
      April 1953
      661054 and 673695
      Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 is replaced by 4HA 3.54:1. (In German translations, the OTS Model 673693 is mentioned as the first vehicle)
      June 1953
      661075 and 673995
      New rev counter drive shaft
       
      661078 and 674006
      New speedometer drive shaft
      January 1954
      661151 and 674415
      Cigarette lighters from the MK II sedan (C.5631) are mounted.
      September 1954
      661165 and 674929
      New rev counter drive shaft with black plastic sheathing. The OTS models 661166-661169 and 675031-675607 were omitted.
       
      661170 and 675763
      Handbrake lever changed
       
      Steering column changed and exchanged conical horn knob (C.4514) with flat horn button (C.5558).
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK120 OTS, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      83 x 106 mm
      Displacement
      3442 cm3
      Performance
      119 kw at 5000 rpm
       
      134 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      maximum torque
      265 Nm at 2500 rpm
       
      275 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      Compression ratio
      8:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: drum brake
       
      rear: drum brake
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic lever shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4420 mm
      Width
      1562 mm
      Height
      1333 mm
      Dry weight
      1219 kg
      Weight
      1321 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      193 km/h
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      12.0 sec
    • Jaguar XK120 FHC

      Jaguar XK120 FHC

      Jaguar XK120 FHC

      In March 1951, almost two and a half years after the first presentation of the Roadster, a closed travel coupe was presented at the Motor Show in Geneva, which is called FHC (Fixed Head Coupé) ex works. The curved shape of the roof is considered very successful and bears some resemblance to the earlier design of the Jaguar SS100 3.5-litre Coupé, which never went into production. The interior was comfortable and luxurious. In addition to a dashboard made of decorative walnut and wool carpets on the floor, there is even a heating system inside, which the roadster has always lacked.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From July 1951, the actual delivery date of the first vehicle, until September 1954, 2678 vehicles were built. A total of 195 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 2483 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1088.-.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with J1001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 669xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 679xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      July 51 to Dec. 51
      669001 to 669002
      2
      679001 to 679214
      214
      J1001 to J1208
       
      Jan. 52 to Dec. 52
      2
      679215 to 680571
      1357
      J1321 to J2576
      from September 1952, the chassis numbers start with 680000
      Jan. 53 to Dec. 53
      107
      680572 to 681308
      735
      J2579 to J3420
      Chassis number 681241 and 681242 are not used
      Jan. 54 to Sept. 54
      84
      681309 to 681485
      177
      J3431 to J3652
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as they are not only used in FHC models, but in all Jaguar XK120 types, depending on the order. They start with W1001 and end with W9999. Since these numbers were exhausted in November 1953, the letter "F" is changed and F1001 is also started. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engine probably bears the number F4249. The addition -7 or -8 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      February 1952
      669003 and 679215
      Gearbox with short main shaft, longer cardan shaft and modified speedometer drive shaft introduced
       
      669003 and 679222
      Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 mounted on some vehicles
      April 1952
      Self-adjusting front brake jaws, tandem main brake brake sylin derwith with split liquid tank and new brake adjuster introduced
      June 1952
      New revised Newton telescopic shock absorbers mounted on the front axles, with 54 instead of 70 mm diameter.
       
      669003 and 679729
      New redesigned Girling shock absorbers mounted on the rear axles.
      December 1952
      Rear springs of the "Special Equipment" (SE) version (C.5721) on all vehicles. Vehicle parts are now painted with synthetic resin lacquer. A can of quick-drying synthetic resin lacquers is now part of the vehicle equipment.
       
      Size width of the steel rim wheels increased to 5.5 inches. FHC comes with two keys, glove compartment and luggage compartment get separate key.
       
      669003 and 680271
      Trico Vacuum Windscreen Washer introduced and retrofitted to three other FHC models (680167, 680168, 680169).
      March 1953
      669005 and 680738
      "Special Equipment" version of the coupé is equipped with single-tube instead of double-tube exhaust system.
      April 1953
      669007 and 680880
      Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 is replaced by 4HA 3.54:1.
      June 1953
      669021 and 681200
      New rev counter drive shaft
       
      669021 and 681203
      New speedometer drive shaft
      January 1954
      669106 and 681271
      Cigarette lighters from the MK II sedan (C.5631) are mounted.
      September 1954
      669158 and 681466
      New rev counter drive shaft with black plastic sheathing
       
      669185 and 681471
      Handbrake lever changed
       
      669194 and 681481
      Steering column changed and exchanged conical horn knob (C.4514) with flat horn button (C.5558).
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK120 FHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      83 x 106 mm
      Displacement
      3442 cm3
      Performance
      119 kw at 5000 rpm
       
      134 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      maximum torque
      264 Nm at 2500 rpm
       
      275 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      Compression ratio
      8:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: drum brake
       
      rear: drum brake
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic lever shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4420 mm
      Width
      1562 mm
      Height
      1359 mm
      Dry weight
      1295 kg
      Weight
      1372 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      193 km/h
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      9.9 sec
    • Jaguar XK120 DHC

      Jaguar XK120 DHC

      Jaguar XK120 DHC

      Another year later in April 1953, the convertible, commonly known as the Drop Head Coupé (DHC), finally came out. It has all the amenities of the coupé and has an easy-to-use, lined mohair folding top. The vehicle is an ideal compromise between the coupé and the roadster. Due to the late introduction of the DHC variant, it is on the one hand the most mature model and on the other hand, the one with the lowest production number. Most convertibles, like the roadsters and coupés, are sold on the North American market.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From April 1953 to September 1954, 1767 vehicles were built. A total of 295 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 1472 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1160.-.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with P1001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 667xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 677xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      June 52
      1
       
      0
      P1001
      this first vehicle is the prototype
      April 53 to Dec. 53
      667002 to 667168
      167
      1102
      P1002 to P2271
       
      Jan. 54 to Sept. 54
      667169 to 667295
      127
      678103 to 678472
      370
      P2289 to P2762
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as they are not only used in DHC models, but in all Jaguar XK120 types, depending on the order. They start with W1001 and end with W9999. Since these numbers were exhausted in November 1953, the letter "F" is changed and F1001 is also started. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engine probably bears the number F4249. The addition -7 or -8 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      April 1953
      Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 is replaced by 4HA 3.54:1.
      June 1953
      New rev counter drive shaft
       
      New speedometer drive shaft
      January 1954
      667161 and 678085
      Cigarette lighters from the MK II sedan (C.5631) are mounted.
      September 1954
      New rev counter drive shaft with black plastic sheathing
       
      667271 and 678390
      Handbrake lever changed
       
      667280 and 678418
      Steering column changed and exchanged conical horn knob (C.4514) with flat horn button (C.5558).
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK120 DHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      83 x 106 mm
      Displacement
      3442 cm3
      Performance
      119 kw at 5000 rpm
       
      134 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      maximum torque
      264 Nm at 2500 rpm
       
      275 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      Compression ratio
      8:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: drum brake
       
      rear: drum brake
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic lever shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4420 mm
      Width
      1562 mm
      Height
      1359 mm
      Dry weight
      1346 kg
      Weight
      1397 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      191 km/h
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      12.5 sec
  • Due to the many technical innovations, which have been gained in motorsport but also from the experience with the previous model, it is time to bring a successor model to the market after six successful years of production. 1954 at the London Motor Show on Earls Court, it is time again, Jaguar presents the XK140. The result surprises only a few, what one wants to change in terms of appearance, especially the optics were already part of the success concept with the predecessor. With the chassis and the body, everything with its elegantly curved sideline stays the same. The export, especially to America, continues even after 6 years and so one corresponds to the customer's desire for more Chrome, which is very popular in the 50's. It comes with large, one-piece bumpers, trims and only 7 wide, instead of the 13 narrow longitudinal struts in the radiator grille. In the future, a Jaguar emblem will be emblazoned on the trunk, reminiscent of the victories at Le Mans. Even today, many years later, it will be said that this decision was a great admission to the market. Due to the further development of the engine, driven by commitment in motorsport, the driver is now pleased with 190 horsepower. The sport version (SE version) is equipped with the new cylinder heads of the XK120C short C-Type, which increases the horsepower to 210. The removal of the battery and the installation of the engine block by 76mm forward provides additional space in the interior. Thanks to the won space, a Laycock de Normanville Overdrive is now also available, as well as a three-speed automatic transmission from the company Borg-Warner for coupé and convertible from October 1956. The model variants remain unchanged. There is also an "Open Two Seater" (Roadster), a "Fixed Head Coupé", as well as a "Drop Head Coupé" (Cabrio). The production time of the XK140 will take just over two and a half years.

     

     
    • Jaguar XK140 OTS

      Jaguar XK140 OTS

      Jaguar XK140 OTS (Copyright by Hugh Ilewelyn)

      The Roadster, produced from October 1954, sells very well, especially in the USA, and is more popular there than its sister models. In contrast to the motherland, for which only 73 right-hand-drive roads are built, of which only 47 remain in the Kingdom of Great Britain. Maginal but strikingly beautiful: for the domestic market, the spoke wheels are often painted in the colour of the car body. Unlike the coupé and convertible, the additional space gained is not extended by two emergency seats in the rear area, it is good for the foot space. The roadster remains a pure two-seater.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From October 1954 to February 1957, 3354 vehicles were built. A total of 73 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 3281 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1127.-.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with F10001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 800xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 810xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "A" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, referred to in America as XK140 M.
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, with C-Type cylinder heads, referred to in America as the XK140 MC.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "BW" stand for vehicles with built-in automatic transmissions. "BW" stands for the manufacturer Borg Warner.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      Oct. 54 to Dec. 54
      8
      810001 to 810617
      617
      F10001 to F10431
      No. 814001 goes to the development department without a body (not counted)
      Jan. 55 to Dec. 55
      54
      810618 to 811987
      1370
      F10629 to F12046
       
      Jan. 56 to Dec. 56
      12
      811988 to 813121
      1134
      F12048 to F13180
      In October 1956, the last RHD with the number 800074 is produced.
      Jan. 57 to Feb. 57
       
      0
      161
      F13198 to F13313
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only installed in OTS models, but in all Jaguar XK140 types, they start with the designation G1001. Some of the first Jaguar XK140 stake still uses engines from the XK120 production. In total, it is a Jaguar XK140 OTS (LHD) whose engine starts with the letter "F". According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engine probably bears the number G9980. The addition -8 or -9 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine. An additional "S" directly behind the compression ratio is available for C-Type cylinder heads ex works.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      March 1955
      800022 and 811193
      Fixing nut in the cardan shaft flange on the differential with fuse plate. Applies to vehicles with overdrive and 4.09:1 translated rear axle.
      June 1955
      800025 and 811284
      New wheel brake cylinders (parts number 39677) introduced at the rear
       
      800031 and 811382
      Relays are integrated into the overdrive control circuit
       
      800037 and 811424
      Cooler C.9619 with new bracket C.8830 introduced
      September 1955
      800052 and 811562
      Torque of steering is reduced. The trailing angle is shortened from 2.1/2o-3o to 1.1/2o-2o.
      December 1955
      Throttle valve switch introduced on vehicles with overdrive.
      Prevents switching from the overdrive to the highest gear, when braking with closed throttle valves.
      April 1956
      800071 and 812311
      Reinforcement of the rear-axle drive in the differential housing for road stars with standard gearbox from 9.5 to 11 mm
      September 1956
      800072 and 812647
      New handbrake lever introduced
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK140 OTS, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      83 x 106 mm
      Displacement
      3442 cm3
      Performance
      142 kw at 5500 rpm
       
      157 kw at 5750 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      maximum torque
      285 Nm at 2500 rpm
       
      289 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      Compression ratio
      8:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: drum brake
       
      rear: drum brake
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4470 mm
      Width
      1575 mm
      Height
      1346 mm
      Dry weight
      1245 kg
      Weight
      1372 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      195 km/h
       
      208 km/h at "Special Equipment" version
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      9 sec
       
      8.4 sec on "Special Equipment" version
    • Jaguar XK140 FHC

      Jaguar XK140 FHC

      Jaguar XK140 FHC - Copyright by Steve Harris

      The coupé comes on the market at the same time as the Roadster and the Drop Head Coupé and undergoes the most major changes. Due to the magnification of the interior, it is equipped with larger side and larger rear window, for better all-round visibility. In order to achieve the magnification, the spray wall, which now encloses the rear part of the engine, and the A-pillar with window front is moved forward. The bonnet is shortened somewhat according to the total length. In the rear, two emergency seats are created, which makes it a 2+2 seater and more space in the footwell.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From October 1954 to February 1957, 2808 vehicles were built. A total of 843 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 1965 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1140.-.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with J4001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 804xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 814xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "A" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, referred to in America as XK140 M.
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, with C-Type cylinder heads, referred to in America as the XK140 MC.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "BW" stand for vehicles with built-in automatic transmissions. "BW" stands for the manufacturer Borg Warner.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      Oct. 54 to Dec. 54
      6
      814001 to 814003
      3
      J4001 to J4006
      No. 814001 goes to the development department without a body (not counted)
      Jan. 55 to Dec. 55
      804007 to 804591
      585
      814004 to 815268
      1265
      J4007 to J5848
       
      Jan. 56 to Dec. 56
      252
      693
      J5864 to J6803
      In November 1956, the last RHD with the number 804843 is produced.
      Jan. 57 to Feb. 57
       
      0
      815962 to 815966
      5
      J6804 to J6808
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only used in FHC models, but in all Jaguar XK140 types, they start with the designation G1001. Some of the first Jaguar XK140 stake still uses engines from the XK120 production. In total, there are four Jaguar XK140 FHC (RHD) whose engines begin with the letter "F". According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engine probably bears the number G9980. The addition -7 or -8 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine. An additional "S" directly behind the compression ratio is available for C-Type cylinder heads ex works.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      March 1955
      804031 and 814053
      Fixing nut in the cardan shaft flange on the differential with fuse plate. Applies to vehicles with overdrive and 4.09:1 translated rear axle.
      June 1955
      804020 and 814035
      Cooler C.7523 with new bracket C.8830 introduced.
      The fan wheel with a diameter of 394 mm is replaced by a larger one with a diameter of 406 mm.
       
      New wheel brake cylinders (parts number 39677) introduced at the rear
       
      804121 and 814216
      Relays are integrated into the overdrive control circuit
       
      804124 and 814241
      New cooler C.9619 is introduced
      September 1955
      804308 and 814532
      Torque of steering is reduced. The trailing angle is shortened from 2.1/2o-3o to 1.1/2o-2o.
      December 1955
      804523 and 815252
      Throttle valve switch introduced on vehicles with overdrive.
      Prevents switching from the overdrive to the highest gear, when braking with closed throttle valves.
      April 1956
      804676 and 815528
      Reinforcement of the rear-axle drive in the differential housing from 9.5 to 11 mm
      September 1956
      804767 and 815755
      New handbrake lever introduced
      October 1956
      804781 and 815773
      Steel doors with wooden frame introduced
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK140 FHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      82 x 106 mm
      Displacement
      3442 cm3
      Performance
      142 kw at 5500 rpm
       
      157 kw at 5750 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      maximum torque
      285 Nm at 2500 rpm
       
      289 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      Compression ratio
      8:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: drum brake
       
      rear: drum brake
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4470 mm
      Width
      1638 mm
      Height
      1397 mm
      Dry weight
      1308 kg
      Weight
      1422 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      195 km/h
       
      208 km/h at "Special Equipment" version
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      11 sec
       
      9 sec at "Special Equipment" version
    • Jaguar XK140 DHC

      Jaguar XK140 DHC

      Jaguar XK140 DHC

      The Drop Head Coupé is by no means just a modified XK140 coupé with top, although it also has two emergency seats, while the XK120 Drop Head Coupé was a pure two-seater. Unlike the XK140 Coupé, the space for this is not created by changes to the spray wall, A-pillar and windshield, but only by the general installation of the engine block and a reduction in the trunk. The proportions of the doors and the top remain almost identical to the previous model. Only in the case of the convertible is the two 6 volt batteries behind the seats, a 12 volt block in the engine compartment.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From October 1954 to February 1957, 2789 vehicles were built. A total of 479 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 2310 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1160.-.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with P3001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 807xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 817xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "A" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, referred to in America as XK140 M.
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, with C-Type cylinder heads, referred to in America as the XK140 MC.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "BW" stand for vehicles with built-in automatic transmissions. "BW" stands for the manufacturer Borg Warner.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      Oct. 54 to Dec. 54
      6
      111
      P3001 to P3118
       
      Jan. 55 to Dec. 55
      336
      817112 to 818239
      1128
      P3121 to P4577
      No. 807312 is the first with automatic transmission / No. 817378 is damaged on the transport to the dealer and rebuilt as RHD
      Jan. 56 to Dec. 56
      137
      818240 to 819304
      1065
      P4588 to P5785
       
      Jan. 57 to Feb. 57
      1
      7
      P5789 to P5796
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only installed in DHC models, but in all Jaguar XK140 types, they start with the designation G1001. Some of the first Jaguar XK140 stake still uses engines from the XK120 production. In total, there are two Jaguar XK140 DHC (RHD) whose engines begin with the letter "F". According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engine probably bears the number G9980. The addition -7 or -8 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine. An additional "S" directly behind the compression ratio is available for C-Type cylinder heads ex works.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      March 1955
      807047 and 817268
      Fixing nut in the cardan shaft flange on the differential with fuse plate. Applies to vehicles with overdrive and 4.09:1 translated rear axle.
      June 1955
      807080 and 817356
      New wheel brake cylinders (parts number 39677) introduced at the rear
       
      807113 and 817426
      Relays are integrated into the overdrive control circuit
       
      807128 and 817460
      Cooler C.9619 with new bracket C.8830 introduced
      September 1955
      Torque of steering is reduced. The trailing angle is shortened from 2.1/2o-3o to 1.1/2o-2o.
      December 1955
      Throttle valve switch introduced on vehicles with overdrive.
      Prevents switching from the overdrive to the highest gear, when braking with closed throttle valves.
      April 1956
      Reinforcement of the rear-axle drive in the differential housing from 9.5 to 11 mm
      September 1956
      807441 and 818729
      New handbrake lever introduced
      October 1956
      807447 and 818796
      Steel doors with wooden frame introduced
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK140 DHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      83 x 106 mm
      Displacement
      3442 cm3
      Performance
      142 kw at 5000 rpm
       
      157 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      maximum torque
      285 Nm at 2500 rpm
       
      289 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" version
      Compression ratio
      8:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: drum brake
       
      rear: drum brake
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4470 mm
      Width
      1575 mm
      Height
      1346 mm
      Dry weight
      1359 kg
      Weight
      1473 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      195 km/h
       
      201 km/h at "Special Equipment" version
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      9 sec
       
      8.4 sec on "Special Equipment" version
  • At the beginning of 1957, Jaguar was faced with the following situation. Sales of the Jaguar XK140 are at a new low. No wonder, vehicles without self-protruding bodywork already radiate the touch of the past. Since the xK120 was unveiled at the Motor Show on Earls Court, nearly 10 years have passed and the development in design and technology has overtaken the Jaguar XK. This can already be seen on the Jaguar XK-SS, which at the same time drives the streets in small numbers and emerged from the racing legend Jaguar D-Type. Then, on 12 February 1957, a major fire destroyed a large part of the Coventry plant, which is the hardest hit by the new sports car production. At a time when the old is no longer good enough and the new is not yet ready for the market, a decision has to be made, a final "facelift" has to be made. In mid-1957, the successor, the XK150, was launched. The Jaguar XK150 differs significantly from its predecessor in its exterior. The slender fast sports car has become a Tourer. but one that will take it far on the part of motorization. First of all, the 3.4 litre X140 engine with 190 hp is available, from which a 20 hp stronger version is created due to the newly developed B-Type cylinder head. With the delayed introduction of the "Open Two Seater" a 250 hp engine generation, the "S" version, will be added at the same time. Recognizable from the outside by a small "S" with solid line on the car door, under the hood by three large 2 inch S.U. HD8 carburettors, which are required by the newly developed "straight port" cylinder head Harry Weslakes. At the beginning of 1959 a 3.8 litre version follows, which is also available as an "S" version. Thanks to its strong engine, the XK150 is the first production vehicle to be fully equipped with Dunlop disc brakes. The XK150 will be the last of its kind, in the successor model the new direction will finally break through with brute force, the Jaguar E-Type.

     

     
    • Jaguar XK150 OTS

      Jaguar XK150 OTS

      Jaguar XK150 OTS (Copyright by Otis Blank)

      In March 1958, with a delay of 10 months, the 40kg lighter Open Two Seater will be presented at the Paris Motor Show. In order to make the long bonnet more visible, the windshield is set further back. The rear also looks stretched as it is led to the front seats. This creates additional space for luggage and the simple folding roof. Of the spartanity inside, as was common with the XK120 and XK140, there is no trace in the new. Instead of pluggable side windows, it comes with built-in crank side windows as well as with door handles and armrests instead of drawstring ropes.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From March 1958 to October 1960, 2265 vehicles were built. A total of 92 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 2173 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1175.-. For the more powerful engine, the "S" version, there will be an additional charge of around £ 282.-. In 1959, the 3.8-litre engine was added, for which the base prices are £ 1457.- and £ 1535.- respectively, for the "S" version.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with F15001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 820xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 830xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions.
      Chassis numbers with a leading "T" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, equipped with the large 3.8 litre engine.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "BW" stand for vehicles with built-in automatic transmissions. "BW" stands for the manufacturer Borg Warner.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      Sep. 57
       
      0
      1
      F15001
      this first vehicle is the prototype
      March 58 to Dec. 58
      19
      830002 to 831923
      1922
      F15005 to F16870
      in Oct. 58 the No. 820003 is produced as the first RHD for the domestic market
      Jan. 59 to Dec. 59
      47
      190
      F16948 to F17189
      No. 832110 is the first XK150 with 3.8S liter engine, delivered to Germany, No. 832112 with 3.8 liter engine for Panama
      Jan. 60 to Oct. 60
      27
      61
      F17190 to F17238
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only installed in OTS models, but in all Jaguar XK150 types, they start with the designation V1001 for the 3.4 liter engines, VS1001 for the 3.4S liter engines, VA1001 for the 3.8 liter engines and VAS1001 for the 3.8S liter engines. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engines probably bear the number V7660, VS2210, VA2297 and VAS1291 as well as VAS1312. The addition -8 or -9 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      July 1958
      000000 and 830439
      Instrument panel around control switch for heating fan motor, next to the rev counter, extended
       
      Leaf springs of the rear axle replaced by new ones with stronger main position and modified spring eye and nylon wrapping introduced
      January 1959
      820004 and 831698
      Ball joints with larger carrying ball and thus larger diffraction angle introduced
       
      Brake calipers with square quick-release brake blocks introduced
      April 1959
      New rear bumper with closer bumper horns introduced
      June 1959
      Trunk hinges with suspension introduced
       
      Venting on the fuel tank is enlarged and the overflow tray of the filling nozzle is adjusted
       
      Ashtray moved from the door to the gearbox tunnel
       
      Prism-shaped ground interior mirror (C.14920) introduced
       
      The springs of the lid hinges of the trunk are pre-tensioned so that the boot lid remains open independently. There are no need for the retaining struts and brackets.
       
      Stronger alternator with 25 amperes and adapted controller introduced
       
      820039 and 832076
      The three screen air filters of the "S" version are replaced by a single air filter with paper element.
       
      820043 and 832089
      Clutch-taker cylinder equipped with stronger bracket
      Mechanical rev counter replaced by an electrically driven rev counter
      July 1959
      820017 and 831899
      Low pressure reservoir for brake booster (Reservac tank) introduced
      January 1960
      New main brake cylinder introduced
      April 1960
      Dashboard modified and warning light for handbrake and low brake pressure integrated
      Storage tank for brake fluid made of polyethylene introduced
      Hand brake pads with flooring type M.34 introduced
      Exhaust tailpipe attached to silencer and secured with clamp, no longer welded.
      Rear new shock absorber with 35 mm shock absorber piston introduced
      May 1960
      Brake pads Ferodo DS.5 replaced by Mintex M.33
      November 1960
      Red short fibre carpet instead of red slingware introduced
       
      Light brown short fibre carpet instead of light brown slingware introduced
       
      Black short fibre carpet instead of black slingware introduced
       
      Dark blue short fibre carpet instead of dark blue slingware introduced
       
      New headlights for the U.S. export vehicles introduced, due to the new American road registration regulations.
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK150 OTS, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      82 x 106 mm (3.4 litre engine)
       
      87 x 106 mm (3.8 litre engine)
      Displacement
      3442 cm3 (3.4 litre engine)
       
      3781 cm3 (3.8 litre engine)
      Performance
      142 kw at 5500 rpm (3.4 liters engine)
       
      157 kw at 5500 rpm with "Special Equipment" version (3.4 liters engine)
       
      186 kw at 5500 rpm (3.4S liter engine)
       
      164 kw at 5500 rpm (3.8 liters engine)
       
      198 kw at 5500 rpm (3.8S liter engine)
      maximum torque
      285 Nm at 2500 rpm (3.4 liters engine)
       
      293 Nm at 3000 rpm with "Special Equipment" version (3.4 liters engine)
       
      325 Nm at 4500 rpm (3.4S liter engine)
       
      325 Nm at 3000 rpm (3.8 liters engine)
       
      352 Nm at 4000 rpm (3.8S liter engine)
      Compression ratio
      8:1
       
      9:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: disc brakes with servo assistant
       
      rear: disc brakes with servo assistant
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4470 mm
      Width
      1638 mm
      Height
      1334 mm
      Dry weight
      ---- kg
      Weight
      1448 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      198 km/h (3.4 liters engine)
       
      218 km/h (3.4S liter engine)
       
      215 km/h (3.8 liters engine)
       
      220 km/h (3.8S liter engine)
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      8.9 sec (3.4 litre engine)
       
      7.5 sec (3.4S liter engine)
       
      7.8 sec (3.8 litre engine)
       
      7.5 sec (3.8S liter engine)
    • Jaguar XK150 FHC

      Jaguar XK150 FHC

      Jaguar XK150 FHC (Copyright by Chris Sampson)

      When he was presented to the press on May 22, 1957, it was no longer clear what the new one represented. It is a mixture of the desires for convenience, but also wants to remain sports cars. The continuous, curved windshield, the flatter fall of the roof columns, the vanished "hip swing", the bonnet pulled over the fenders and the wider radiator grille give the new XK150 a more modern but at the same time more bullish Silhouette. Due to the resulting longer roof structure, two emergency seats can be installed in the font again.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From May 1957 to October 1960, 4462 vehicles were built. A total of 1368 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 3094 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1175.-. For the more powerful engine, the "S" version, there will be an additional charge of around £ 282.-. In 1959, the 3.8-litre engine was added, for which the base prices are £ 1457.- and £ 1535.- respectively, for the "S" version.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with J7001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 824xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 834xxx. After 1999 produced XK150 FHC is changed to the number 847xxx, because the chassis number of the XK150 DHC starts with the 837xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions.
      Chassis numbers with a leading "T" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, equipped with the large 3.8 litre engine.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "BW" stand for vehicles with built-in automatic transmissions. "BW" stands for the manufacturer Borg Warner.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      March 57 to Dec. 57
      166
      984
      J7005 to J8154
      No. 824166 is delivered as chassis, body is by Carozzeria Rocco motto
      Jan. 58 to Dec. 58
      824167 to 824743
      577
      834985 to 835965
      981
      J15005 to J16870
      No. 835943 is converted to Shooting Brake
      Jan. 59 to Dec. 59
      824744 to 825126
      383
      835966 to 836653
      688
      J16948 to J17189
      No. 832110 is the first XK150 with 3.8S liter engine, supplied to Germany, No. 832112 with 3.8 liter engine for Panama
      Jan. 60 to Oct. 60
      825127 to 825369
      243
      836654 to 847095
      442
      J17190 to J17238
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only installed in FHC models, but in all Jaguar XK150 types, they start with the designation V1001 for the 3.4 liter engines, VS1001 for the 3.4S liter engines, VA1001 for the 3.8 liter engines and VAS1001 for the 3.8S liter engines. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engines probably bear the number V7660, VS2210, VA2297 and VAS1291 as well as VAS1312. The addition -8 or -9 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      September 1957
      824023 and 834454
      Brake piston of the rear calipers reduced from 44.4 mm to 41.3 mm
       
      824046 and 834491
      Vehicles with automatic transmissions were given a magnetic switch-controlled lock against rolling back on the slope
      November 1957
      824076 and 834600
      Upper part of the steering column changed
       
      824096 and 834600
      35 Ampere fuse number 1, 2, 5 and 6 exchanged for 50 ampere fuse
      February 1958
       
      Master brake cylinder sits from grey cast iron instead of aluminium
      May 1958
      824253 and 835301
      Door armrests are introduced with a grip
      June 1958
      824414 and 835548
      Switch for the blinker is moved to the steering column, away from the dashboard
      July 1958
      824420 and 835566
      Instrument panel extended by control switch for heating fan motor next to the rev counter
       
      824551 and 835671
      Leaf springs of the rear axle replaced by new ones with stronger main position and modified spring eye and nylon wrapping introduced
      January 1959
      824668 and 835882
      Ball joints with larger carrying ball and thus larger diffraction angle introduced
       
      824669 and 835882
      Brake calipers with square quick-release brake blocks introduced
      June 1959
      824453 and 835589
      Venting on the fuel tank is enlarged and the overflow tray of the filling nozzle is adjusted
       
      Trunk hinges with suspension introduced
       
      824702 and 835905
      Ashtray moved from the door to the gearbox tunnel
       
      The springs of the lid hinges of the trunk are pre-tensioned so that the boot lid remains open independently. There are no need for the retaining struts and brackets.
       
      The three screen air filters of the S version are replaced by a single air filter with paper element.
       
      Upper edge of the windscreen adapted and prism-shaped ground interior mirror (C.14900) introduced
       
      824900 and 836222
      Stronger alternator with 25 amperes and adapted controller introduced
       
      Clutch-taker cylinder equipped with stronger bracket
      Mechanical rev counter replaced by an electrically driven rev counter
       
      S version is equipped with reinforced bearing in the accelerator pedal suspension as well as improved oil seals on the rear hubs
      July 1959
      Low pressure reservoir for brake booster (Reservac tank) introduced
      January 1960
      825125 and 836635
      New main brake cylinder introduced
      March 1960
      New connector introduced for easier operation of the handbrake
      April 1960
      Dashboard modified and warning light for handbrake and low brake pressure integrated
      Storage tank for brake fluid made of polyethylene introduced
      Hand brake pads with flooring type M.34 introduced
      Exhaust tailpipe attached to silencer and secured with clamp, no longer welded.
      Rear new shock absorber with 35 mm shock absorber piston introduced
      May 1960
      Brake pads Ferodo DS.5 replaced by Mintex M.33
      November 1960
      Red short fibre carpet instead of red slingware introduced
       
      Light brown short fibre carpet instead of light brown slingware introduced
       
      Green short fibre carpet instead of green slingware introduced
       
      Dark blue short fibre carpet instead of dark blue slingware introduced
       
      Black short fibre carpet instead of black slingware introduced
       
      New headlights for the U.S. export vehicles introduced, due to the new American road registration regulations.
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK150 FHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      82 x 106 mm (3.4 litre engine)
       
      87 x 106 mm (3.8 litre engine)
      Displacement
      3442 cm3 (3.4 litre engine)
       
      3781 cm3 (3.8 litre engine)
      Performance
      142 kw at 5500 rpm (3.4 liters engine)
       
      157 kw at 5500 rpm with "Special Equipment" version (3.4 liters engine)
       
      186 kw at 5500 rpm (3.4S liter engine)
       
      164 kw at 5500 rpm (3.8 liters engine)
       
      198 kw at 5500 rpm (3.8S liter engine)
      maximum torque
      285 Nm at 2500 rpm (3.4 liters engine)
       
      293 Nm at 3000 rpm with "Special Equipment" version (3.4 liters engine)
       
      325 Nm at 4500 rpm (3.4S liter engine)
       
      325 Nm at 3000 rpm (3.8 liters engine)
       
      352 Nm at 4000 rpm (3.8S liter engine)
      Compression ratio
      8:1
       
      9:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: disc brakes with servo assistant
       
      rear: disc brakes with servo assistant
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4496 mm
      Width
      1638 mm
      Height
      1397 mm
      Dry weight
      1321 kg
      Weight
      1461 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      198 km/h (3.4 liters engine)
       
      215 km/h (3.4S liter engine)
       
      215 km/h (3.8 liters engine)
       
      218 km/h (3.8S liter engine)
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      8.9 sec (3.4 litre engine)
       
      7.5 sec (3.4S liter engine)
       
      7.8 sec (3.8 litre engine)
       
      7.6 sec (3.8S liter engine)
    • Jaguar XK150 DHC

      Jaguar XK150 DHC

      Jaguar XK150 DHC

      At the same time as the XK150 Fixed Head Coupe, the Drop Head variant is also created. Except for the hinged top, the two are no different from each other. Nevertheless, the closed Coupe at home on the island is more popular than its open counterpart. In total, more than 75% of vehicles are exported. The most striking change in the interior is the new design of the dashboard. Here Jaguar is again orientated towards the first version of its XK series and presents a modern-looking leather coating in all three variants. So it is possible without rootwood, the forest thanks it.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From May 1957 to October 1960, 2671 vehicles were built. A total of 662 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the United Kingdom is £ 1195.-. For the more powerful engine, the "S" version, there will be an additional charge of around £ 282.-. In 1959, the 3.8-litre engine was added, for which the base prices are £ 1390.- and £ 1555.- respectively, for the "S" version.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right-hand-steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with P6001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 827xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 837xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "S" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions.
      Chassis numbers with a leading "T" stand for vehicles of the "Special Equipment" versions, equipped with the large 3.8 litre engine.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "BW" stand for vehicles with built-in automatic transmissions. "BW" stands for the manufacturer Borg Warner.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      March 57 to Dec. 57
      1
      837001 to 837213
      213
      P6006 to P6214
      No. 837003 goes to Jaguars development department
      Jan. 58 to Dec. 58
      272
      837214 to 837983
      770
      P6221 to P7259
       
      Jan. 59 to Dec. 59
      232
      837984 to 838612
      629
      P7264 to P8115
       
      Jan. 60 to Oct. 60
      158
      838613 to 839010
      398
      P8123 to P8673
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkdata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only installed in DHC models, but in all Jaguar XK150 types, they start with the designation V1001 for the 3.4 liter engines, VS1001 for the 3.4S liter engines, VA1001 for the 3.8 liter engines and VAS1001 for the 3.8S liter engines. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engines probably bear the number V7660, VS2210, VA2297 and VAS1291 as well as VAS1312. The addition -8 or -9 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      September 1957
      000000 and 837014
      Brake piston of the rear calipers reduced from 44.4 mm to 41.3 mm
       
      Vehicles with automatic transmissions receive a magnetic switch-controlled lock against rolling back on the slope.
      November 1957
      827001 and 837071
      Upper part of the steering column changed
       
      827001 and 837090
      35 Ampere fuse number 1, 2, 5 and 6 exchanged for 50 ampere fuse
      February 1958
       
      In the future, master brake cylinders will be made of grey cast iron instead of aluminium.
      May 1958
      827011 and 837332
      Door armrests are introduced with a grip
      June 1958
      827069 and 837415
      Switch for the blinker is moved to the steering column, away from the dashboard
      July 1958
      827072 and 837434
      Instrument panel extended by control switch for heating fan motor next to the rev counter
       
      Leaf springs of the rear axle replaced by new ones with stronger main position and modified spring eye and nylon wrapping introduced
      January 1959
      Ball joints with larger carrying ball and thus larger diffraction angle introduced
       
      Brake calipers with square quick-release brake blocks introduced
      April 1959
      827094 and 837468
      Venting on the fuel tank is enlarged and the overflow tray of the filling nozzle is adjusted
       
      827209 and 837662
      New rear bumper with closer bumper horns introduced
       
      Trunk hinges with suspension introduced
       
      827258 and 837865
      Ashtray moved from the door to the gearbox tunnel
       
      827340 and 838231
      Prism-shaped ground interior mirror (C.14920) introduced
       
      Stronger alternator with 25 amperes and adapted controller introduced
       
      The springs of the lid hinges of the trunk are pre-tensioned so that the boot lid remains open independently. There are no need for the retaining struts and brackets.
       
      827355 and 838246
      The three screen air filters of the S version are replaced by a single air filter with paper element.
       
      827373 and 838272
      Mechanical rev counter replaced by electrically driven rev counter
       
      Clutch-taker cylinder equipped with stronger bracket
      July 1959
      Low pressure reservoir for brake booster (Reservac tank) introduced
      January 1960
      827505 and 838590
      New main brake cylinder introduced
      March 1960
      New connector for easier operation of the handbrake
      April 1960
      Dashboard modified and warning light for handbrake and low brake pressure integrated
      Storage tank for brake fluid made of polyethylene introduced
      Hand brake pads with flooring type M.34 introduced
      Exhaust tailpipe attached to silencer and secured with clamp, no longer welded.
      Rear new shock absorber with 35 mm shock absorber piston introduced
      May 1960
      Brake pads Ferodo DS.5 replaced by Mintex M.33
      November 1960
      000000 and 838661
      Red short fibre carpet instead of red slingware introduced
       
      000000 and 838684
      Light brown short fibre carpet instead of light brown slingware introduced
       
      Green short fibre carpet instead of green slingware introduced
       
      Dark blue short fibre carpet instead of dark blue slingware introduced
       
      Black short fibre carpet instead of black slingware introduced
       
      New headlights for the U.S. export vehicles introduced, due to the new American road registration regulations.
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK150 DHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      82 x 106 mm (3.4 litre engine)
       
      87 x 106 mm (3.8 litre engine)
      Displacement
      3442 cm3 (3.4 litre engine)
       
      3781 cm3 (3.8 litre engine)
      Performance
      142 kw at 5500 rpm (3.4 liters engine)
       
      157 kw at 5500 rpm with "Special Equipment" version (3.4 liters engine)
       
      186 kw at 5500 rpm (3.4S liter engine)
       
      164 kw at 5500 rpm (3.8 liters engine)
       
      198 kw at 5500 rpm (3.8S liter engine)
      maximum torque
      285 Nm at 2500 rpm (3.4 liters engine)
       
      293 Nm at 3000 rpm with "Special Equipment" version (3.4 liters engine)
       
      325 Nm at 4500 rpm (3.4S liter engine)
       
      325 Nm at 3000 rpm (3.8 liters engine)
       
      352 Nm at 4000 rpm (3.8S liter engine)
      Compression ratio
      8:1
       
      9:1
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: disc brakes with servo assistant
       
      rear: disc brakes with servo assistant
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
       
      rear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers
      Wheelbase
      2591 mm
      Length
      4496 mm
      Width
      1638 mm
      Height
      1397 mm
      Dry weight
      1359 kg
      Weight
      1473 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      195 km/h (3.4 liters engine)
       
      210 km/h (3.4S liter engine)
       
      207 km/h (3.8 liters engine)
       
      212 km/h (3.8S liter engine)
      Acceleration 0-100 km/h
      9 sec (3.4 litre engine)
       
      7.7 sec (3.4S liter engine)
       
      8 sec (3.8 litre engine)
       
      7.7 sec (3.8S liter engine)
  • It is March 14, 1961 at around 7:30 p.m., in Coventry a man gets into a car, his order to be in Geneva punctually the next morning, he will drive all night long. His name is Bob Berry, second man in the PR department at Jaguar, his destination is the Geneva Motor Show, his car the new Jaguar sports car, which is to be presented to the broad mass of the populace there. In the USA, it will be known as the Jaguar XK-E, in Europe it will write automotive history under the name Jaguar E-Type. For 5 years, Jaguar has been developing a completely new vehicle, which has nothing in common with its predecessors. Initially, it is planned for use on race tracks such as Le Mans, but will also be included in the product portfolio. Its roots come from C-Type and D-Type development. Therefore, no one is surprised that his spiritual fathers are William Munger Heynes and Malcolm Sayer. Sayer, who was one of the first to design vehicles based on aerodynamic aspects and Heynes, who developed a self-supporting body, also called monocoque, in search of weight reduction. The monocoque ends at the bulkhead and is screwed there with a steel mesh tubular frame, which serves as a carrier for the engine and the front suspension. The engine used is the 3.8 liter in-line six-cylinder from the Jaguar XK150S, which accelerates the E-Type due to some improvements up to 240 km/h at 6140 rpm. The rear suspension is housed under the body in its own frame with trailing arm, internal disc brakes, spring dampers and drive shaft. This can be easily installed and removed as an independent unit. With its long bonnet, which encloses the entire front area and opens tilted forward, it impresses with a brilliant design and will one day make it to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)in New York.

     

     
    • Jaguar XKE1 OTS

      Jaguar XKE1 OTS

      Jaguar XKE1 OTS

      Present in Geneva only as a demonstration vehicle, the E-Type made its US debut in New York in April 1961, also with the Roadster (OTS). From June 1962, there was finally more space in the Roadster due to the modification of the bulkhead and the associated extended seat adjustment. One month later, an elegant, black plastic hardtop comes onto the market for a small extra charge. From September 1964, the roadster was also equipped with the more powerful 4.2 liter engine, which was originally intended only for the Jaguar Mark X. Thanks to the American market and the long production period, the roadster remains the best-selling Jaguar among the E-types.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From March 1961 to July 1968, 17379 vehicles were built. Of these, there were 7830 vehicles with the 3.8 liter engine until August 1964. 9549 vehicles will be equipped with the 4.2 liter engine. A total of 2126 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 15253 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the UK is £2097.-. In October 1964, the 4.2 litre engine was added, from which point on the base price was £ 1896.-.
      With the introduction of the new 4.2 litre engine, the body, chassis and engine numbers are divided into two areas. The first part is a combination of a number and a letter. The "4" stands for the body, the "1" for the chassis and the "7" for the engine. The "E" stands for the Jaguar E-Type Series 1. The second part is a serial number of at least 4 digits.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with R1001, from October 1964 with 4E 1001.
      The chassis numbers continue to consist at the beginning of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 850xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 875xxxx. From October 1964 the chassis number consists of 7-digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 1E 1xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the Number 1E 10xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number and letter combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "P" stand for vehicles with a built-in steering boost. "P" stands for the term "power steering".
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      Aug. 61 to Dec. 61
      327
      1470
      R1003 to R2789
      No. 850001 and No. 850002 scrapped after testing / No. 850006 first lightweight, owner John Coomb
      Jan. 62 to Dec. 62
      318
      2392
      R2801 to R5530
       
      Jan. 63 to Dec. 63
      850646 to 850807
      162
      878863 to 880807
      1945
      R5542 to R7638
      No. 850659, 850660, 850661, 850662, 850663, 850664, 850665, 850666, 850667, 850668, 850669 remaining 11 Lightwights / No. 850677 another test vehicle
      Jan. 64 to Aug. 64
      850808 to 850943
      136
      880808 to 881887
      1080
      R7641 to R8842
       
      Aug. 64 to Dec. 64
      1E 1001 to 1E 1077
      77
      1E 10001 to 1E 10440
      440
      4E 1001 to 4E 1496
      first XKE1 (E-Type) with 4.2 liter engine
      Jan. 65 to Dec. 65
      1E 1078 to 1E 1434
      357
      1E 10441 to 1E 12347
      1907
      4E 1525 to 4E 3783
       
      Jan. 66 to Dec. 66
      1E 1435 to 1E 1704
      270
      1E 12348 to 1E 14471
      2124
      4E 3795 to 4E 6206
       
      Jan. 67 to Dec. 67
      290
      1E 14472 to 1E 16652
      2181
      4E 6239 to 4E 8682
      No. 1E 1864 and No. 1E 15980 are from July/August the first vehicles without headlights double glazing, one calls the series from now on 1.5
      Jan. 68 to Sept. 68
      189
      1E 16653 to 1E 18366
      1714
      4E 8700 to 4E 10465
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkedata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only installed in OTS models, but in all Jaguar XKE types, they start with the designation R1001 for the 3.8 liter engines, from February 1963 the designations begin with RA1001. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engines probably bear the number R9877 and RA6922. The suffix -9 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine. With the introduction of the 4.2 liter engine, they begin with the designation 7E 1001.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      August 1961
      850048 and 875133
      Splash water protection for front wheel bearings
      October 1961
      New plastic round revenue stamp holder (BD.21181) - UK only
       
      New chrome trim strip on the upper edge of the door, not interchangeable with the old one
       
      850090 and 875332
      Rear brake calipers changed for automatic adjustment of the hand brake pads
       
      Stronger alternator with corresponding relay is installed (C.18286 instead of C.16054)
      The bonnet release is moved to the inside of the car, there are no key locks on the outside
      Adjustments to the tank and fuel system
      Other pipes installed on the crankcase ventilation, not interchangeable with the old ones
      Larger wheel bearings are used
       
      850104 and 875496
      Other cardan shaft with larger joints installed
       
      Improved water drainage from the trunk lid gutter by changing the drain tubes
       
      850137 and 875542
      Stronger coil springs installed, recognizable by a red marking on the inner spring
       
      850169 and 875590
      Other cigarette lighter (C.18638) installed, not interchangeable with the old one
      November 1961
      850169 and 875591
      New engine pad in the rear area
       
      850179 and 875608
      New suspension of the mufflers and exhaust pipes on the body
       
      Modification to the battery attachment, using two additional rubber pieces (C.19740)
      December1961
      850233 and 875859
      Storage of the brake and clutch pedal shaft changed
       
      850249 and 875911
      Storage of the accelerator pedal shaft changed
       
      850254 and 875964
      Brake cylinder is now made of cast iron, piston and anchor plate are now in one piece
      January 1962
      850255 and 876015
      New master brake cylinders with improved return spring seat are installed
       
      Fuel line is shortened and fuel pump connection secured with clip
       
      New electric tachometer is installed
       
      850291 and 876130
      New brake pads from Mintex M.22 instead of M.40 are installed
      February 1962
      Body gets device for attaching seat belts
       
      New shock absorbers are installed
       
      850239 and 876485
      Improvement of the hinges for attaching the hood to the subframe and use of new bolts
      March 1962 
      Installed a new compensating piece between the master brake cylinders
       
      Ignition lock combined with steering wheel lock only installed for export to Germany
      April 1962
      850404 and 876847
      New spacer on the steering damper
      May 1962
      850475
      Accelerator pedal is changed
       
      850475 and 876999
      Change to the connection between the brake pedal and servo pump, fine adjustment possible using a eccentric nut
      June 1962
      Heel recess in the car floor (first car without "flat-floor"), body 2879 (RHD) and 2889 (LHD)
       
      850500 and 877155
      New signal horns are installed (C.19080 and C.19081)
       
      Protection of the rack pinion with self-locking nuts
       
      New seals on the pivot pins connecting the rear hub carriers to the wishbone pivot axles
       
      Doors with a new outer skin and chrome strip on the upper edge, retrofitted to earlier vehicles
       
      850527 and 877356
      Relocation of the rear transverse bulkhead for an extension of the seat rails by 3.8 cm
      July 1962
      850357 and 877431
      Hardtop mounts have been changed
       
      850480 and 877045
      New cardan shaft (C.19875) with improved bearing seals, eliminating the need for grease nipples
       
      850527 and 877355
      Replaced the Vulkollan fuel hose between the tank nozzle and the pump with a nylon hose
       
      Steering column made of tubular steel is replaced by steering column made of forged solid material and flatter angle (C.20487)
      New oil seal (C.20943) on the opening of the bulkhead
       
      Adjusted clutch master cylinder
       
      850549 and 877519
      New jack (C.20661) with integrated crank is included
       
      Tubular steel drive shafts are replaced with forged steel drive shafts
       
      850555 and 877567
      The handbrake system is changed
       
      New reservoirs for the clutch hydraulic oil (C.19646 and C.20234) and for the brake fluid (C.19645 and C.20232)
      September 1962
      850573 and 877661
      New rubber pads for the battery clips (C.19506)
       
      850578 and 877736
      Rear brake caliper mounting changed
      October 1962
       -------   and   -------
      For all export vehicles to the USA and Canada rear wheel ratio to 3.31:1 (C.15222)
       
       -------   and   -------
      For all vehicles, including UK, rear wheel ratio to 3.07:1 (C.18984), optionally to 3.54:1 (C.16618)
       
      850588 and 878037
      New steering column top (C.20557) with preparation for WASO ignition/steering wheel lock
      November 1962
      850584 and 877964
      The rear wheel hubs have slinger rings as water deflectors
       
      Cable set is adapted (C.20649) as the relay for the fan motor is omitted
       
      850610 and 878302
      New aluminum cover on the dashboard and the center console, which is not compatible with the old one
      December 1962
       -------   and   -------
      The grease nipples on the drive shafts are no longer needed, the universal joints are now permanently lubricated
      February 1963
      850649 and 878889
      Heat shield is changed, some vehicles are exempt
      Rear engine mount rubbers now coil springs except 850653, 850654, 878986, 879005, 879024, 879049
      March 1963
      850655 and 878980
      Introduced brake fluid reservoir with level indicator and new watertight cap
       
      850656 and 879024
      New sealing of the rear wheel arches
       
      Gas cap with pressure relief valve introduced
      Expansion tank for cooling water adapted to the new cooling water hose
      April 1963
      850679 and 879132
      Reinforcement of the lower center strut on the rear suspension, adjustment of the rear wishbones and wishbone axle
       
      850681 and 879160
      New floor pan sealing, consisting of a canvas/rubber compound, under the left side of the subframe
      May 1963
      850696 and 879292
      Ashtray (BD.24548) changed
       
      850708 and 879332
      Bushes of the anti-roll bar get a flare (C.21946)
       
      New passenger grab handles with modified attachment points installed, not interchangeable with the old one
      June 1963
      850713 and 879373
      Front underbody panel enlarged for better protection against spray water, the part number remains the same
      The opening below the oil filter in the right-hand underbody panel is closed with a cover plate
       
      850714 and 879423
      Attaching a cover to the courtesy light push button switch over the door hinge
       
      Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.54:1 for LHD vehicles
       
      Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.31:1 for LHD vehicles
       
      850722 and 879494
      Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.07:1
       
       -------   and   -------
      New brake pads (Mintex M.59), stronger rear brake discs and new adaptation of the brake calipers
       
       -------   and   -------
      For all new differential housing
       
      850724 and 879496
      Doors now have armrests
       
      Elimination of fan motor relay, wiring harness (C.20650) modified accordingly
       
      850730 and 879577
      New clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir with improved filter
      August 1963
      850723 and 879551
      New handbrake cable compensation with forked end
       
      850726 and 879551
      Modified operating lever for indicators and headlight flasher (C.21710) and the associated push button switch (C.22872)
       
      850735 and 879681
      New chrome fittings on the A pillars
       
      850737 and 879761
      Change to the rear part of the gearbox housing, resulting in storage space in the center armrest
      September 1963
      850737 and 879821
      Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.31:1 (C.15222) for all countries including UK
       
      Rear wheel ratio change to 3.54:1 (C.16618) on export vehicles for USA and Canada to 879808
       
      Rear wheel ratio at 3.07:1 (C.18984) remains in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
       
      850752 and 879803
      Center console and fold-down dashboard no longer covered with aluminum but with leather
       
      850752 and 879893
      Modified floor carpet in front with integrated heel support made of plastic
      October 1963
      850755 and 879990
      Modified double pipe silencer (C.21714) with corresponding rubber mounting
      November 1963
      850702 and 879324
      New tachometer (CE.1111/01) with built-in clock and dial
       
      Reintroduction of rear wheel ratio to 3.54:1 (C.16618) in export vehicles for USA and Canada
       
      Extended windscreen wiper arms introduced, making longer windscreen wipers possible (LHD No. 10080)
       
      850767 and 880213
      One-piece rubber seal introduced, previously it was two-piece separate for the A pillar
       
      850768 and 880291
      Small hole inserted behind license plate to open trunk lid from outside in case of emergency
       
      850772 and 880412
      Modified carpet attachment made of plastic
       
      850779 and 880459
      New sealing rubber for the door on the B pillars
      January 1964
      850785 and 880562
      Modified ventilation of the differential housing
       
      850786 and 880615
      New ashtray, not interchangeable with the old one
       
      850786 and 880619
      Modified fuel pump with greater delivery capacity
      March 1964
      850787 and 880631
      New car radio (C.23194) with only one speaker, the new console does not fit older models
       
      850807 and 880760
      New reservoir for the brake fluid with protective rubber cap for the lid and level gauge
       
      850808 and 880835
      New brake pedal (RHD C.23091 and LHD C.23090) with better attachment and locking ring (C.23180)
       
      850809 and 880840
      The door trim on the inside is changed to make it easier to close the doors
       
      850811 and 880871
      The retaining clip for the indicator and headlight flasher switch is now welded to the steering column
      April 1964
      Introduction of headlights in sealed beam design for some countries
       
      850806 and 880755
      Improved sealing of the needle bearings and bearing seats of the drive shaft
       
      850819 and 880983
      The upper steering column bearing is now made from Elastollan, no longer from Vulkollan
       
      850825 and 881153
      New guide bushing in the lower, rear wishbone
       
      850840 and 881203
      New solenoid for starter (C.23612) with better splash protection
       
      850843 and 881261
      New door and window seals, left and right usable, partly already used earlier
       
      850857 and 881250
      Modified chrome panels on the top edges of the doors
      May 1964
      850859 and 881282
      New contact pin (C.22457) for the indicator switch
       
      850883 and 881438
      New attachment of the center rod in front of the radiator opening with rubber spacers to better protect the rod
      August 1964
      850889 and 881591
      Modified chrome strips on both sides of the windshield
      October 1964
      850908 and 881697
      Spacer ring (C.19027) used on the upper spring plate of the rear axle springs
       
      850908 and 881706
      New gas cap (C.23601/1) introduced
       
      850935 and 881864
      New filter in the supply line to the fuel pump
       
      850935 and 881865
      Modified hood cover
       
      January 1965
       --------   and   ----------
      On all of them the opening to accommodate the car radio in the dashboard will be adjusted
       
      The front attachments of the seat rails for the floor get a spacer
       
      1E 1040 and 1E 10338
      Modified seat rails
      March 1965
       --------   and   ----------
      For all modified transmission housing with modified cardan tunnel cover
       
      1E 1039 and 1E 10338
      Improved lubrication of front suspension ball joints
       
      1E 1047 and 1E 10338
      Mud deflector plates introduced on the inside of the front disc brakes
       
      1E 1077 and 1E 10430
      Modified front calipers with inward bleeder screws
      June 1965
      1E 1104 and 1E 10046
      New speedometer cable
       
      1E 1152 and 1E 10703
      Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.07:1 for all countries. US, Canada and Newfoundland remain at 3.54:1
       
      00 0000 und1E 10740
      Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.54:1 ratio
       
      1E 1163 and 1E 10772
      Modified wiring harness due to new signal horns and connectors for the headlights
       
      1E 1165 and 1E 10754
      New windscreen washer system (C.25438, Lucas 58J replaces Lucas 28J) with plastic water tank
       
      1E 1178 and 1E 10784
      Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.07:1 translation
       
      1E 1202 and 1E 10848
      Modified cardan shaft tunnel and associated adjustments to the gearbox cover
       
      1E 1226 and 1E 10958
      The gearbox housing gets an opening on the right side for access to the speedometer drive
      New left hand heater pipe (C.25408) and associated dashboard modifications
      September 1965
      1E 1253 and 1E 11049
      Modified engine ventilation
       
      1E 1286 and 1E 11118
      Modified end parts on the dashboard and center console
      November 1965
      1E 1235 and 1E 11166
      Modified rack and pinion steering gear in a new housing
       
      1E 1293 and 1E 11121
      New rear shock absorbers (C.25951)
       
      1E 1334 and 1E 11158
      New seal between rear wheel well and rear bulkhead
       
      1E 1377 and 1E 11364
      New rear coil springs (C.25939)
      March 1966
      1E 1387 and 1E 11547
      Additional mud flaps on the front frame
       
      1E 1409 and 1E 11715
      Tires changed to Dunlop SP.41 H (185x15) with the exception of Canada, USA, Newfoundland and New Zealand
      Speedometer calibrated according to the new tires and marked with mph and km/h
      Adjusted rubber buffers on the rear wheel suspension so that it does not touch the tires
       
      The eight-tooth wheel in the steering gear is replaced by a seven-tooth wheel
       
      1E 1413 and 1E 11741
      The rear bumper can be fitted from the outside, previously only via the tank and spare wheel recess 
      Change in the position of the stop light switch with a corresponding change in the wiring harness
      Changes to the clutch mechanism and braking system
       
      1E 1458 and 1E 12034
      New steering column top
      September 1966
      1E 1431 and 1E 12170
      Modified radiator fan thermostat
       
      1E 1458 and 1E 12034
      New lever switch for indicator and low beam (C.25256)
       
      1E 1465 and 1E 12522
      Modified air filter including bracket
       
      1E 1479 and 1E 12580
      Bonnet, front fenders, shock absorbers and heater intake are now identical to those of the 2+2 models
       
      1E 1484 and 1E 12638
      Rubber grommets inserted on the contacts of the brake fluid and handbrake warning lamp to prevent short circuits
       
      1E 1490 and 1E 12688
      Is now delivered with a sun visor
       
      1E 1490 and 1E 12693
      Rubber ring fitted to coil spring of rear engine mount
       
      1E 1498 and 1E 12717
      The illumination color on the instruments and switches changes from blue to green
      December 1966
      1E 1545 and 1E 12965
      Exhaust system in the engine area equipped with a heat shield
       
      1E 1561 and 1E 13011
      New clutch pedal with steel pad (C.26532) including new hydraulic cylinder with new piston (C.26531)
      New gas pedal
      New brake pedal with shorter piston in master cylinder
       
      In the future, the silencer will no longer be welded to the pipes but attached with clamps
      March 1967
      1E 1607 and 1E 13206
      Bulkhead paneling on the top right now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminum
       
      1E 1658 and 1E 13387
      Other types of glass are used on the windshield
       
      1E 1686 and 1E 13589
      New gear lever cuff (artificial leather instead of rubber bellows)
      Adaptation of the gearbox and transmission tunnel cover
       
      1E 1686 and 1E 13725
      Bulkhead paneling above center now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminum
      July 1967
      Vehicles for US export now also equipped with hazard warning lights
       
      Indicator lamp of the hazard warning lights gets a new insert (C.27599)
       
      1E 1690 and 1E 13847
      The tailpipe is no longer screwed to the exhaust, but is attached via a welded sheet metal strip
       
      1E 1693 and 1E 13952
      Changed the drain for rainwater in the doors
       
      1E 1724 and 1E 13151
      Various changes to the electrical system
      The oil pressure control switch is replaced by a warning lamp
      The opening for the oil pressure sensor is sealed with a plug
       
      1E 1763 and 1E 15110
      New rear wheel carrier (stub axle)
      January 1968
      1E 1712 and 1E 14583
      Modified trim strip with new rubber guides (BD.17001/1) introduced for the radiator opening
       
      1E 1864 and 1E 15889
      Changed the front inner hood area to allow better access to the headlights
      July 1968
       
      Engine compression ratio now 9:1
       
      1E 1814 and 1E 15487
      Chrome wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
       
      1E 1853 and 1E 15753
      Painted wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
       
      1E 1896 and 1E 16010
      New fuel filter introduced with larger flow area
       
      1E 1905 and 1E 16057
      The filter element in the fuel filter is changed from gauze to fiberglass
       
      1E 1920 and 1E 16099
      Approval of Dunlop SP Sport tyres. USA exports are delivered with whitewall tires as standard
       
      1E 1926 and 1E 16127
      Drive axles now with grease nipples to better supply the joints with grease
       
      1E 2051
      New cooling system
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XKE1 OTS (E-Type Roadster), divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      87 x 106 mm (3.8 liter engine)
       
      92 x 106 mm (4.2 liter engine)
      Displacement
      3781 cm3 (3.8 liter engine)
       
      4235 cm3 (4.2 litre engine)
      Performance
      197 kw at 5500 rpm
      maximum torque
      353 Nm at 4000 rpm (3.8 liter engine)
       
      384 Nm at 4000 rpm (4.2 liter engine)
      Compression ratio
      9:1
       
      8:1 (on request)
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: disc brakes with servo assistant
       
      rear: disc brakes with servo assistant internal
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear (3.8 liter engine), fully synchronized (4.2 liter engine),
       
      Transfer via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: double wishbones with torsion bar springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars
       
      rear: wishbone with tapered roller bearing and swivel joint connected by anti-roll bars
       
      in addition, double struts with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.
      Wheelbase
      2438 mm
      Length
      4458 mm
      Width
      1657 mm
      Height
      1194 mm
      Dry weight
      ---- kg
      Weight
      1250 kg (3.8 liter engine)
       
      1280 kg (4.2 liter engine)
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      242 km/h (3.8 litre engine)
       
      241 km/h (4.2 litre engine)
      Acceleration 0–100 km/h
      7.1 sec (3.8 liter engine)
       
      7.0 sec (4.2 liter engine)
    • Jaguar XKE1 FHC

      Jaguar XKE1 FHC

      Jaguar XKE1 FHC

      The coupé was presented to the public in Geneva in 1961. Series production does not begin until August 1961, after another six vehicles, which are produced in the body shop of prototype production. The body is completely identical to that of the roadster. The roof construction comes from Bob Blake, the "metal artist" that Briggs Cunningham once had pulled, it scores with Sir William Lyons right away. Due to the stepless rear, there is considerable space for luggage in the rear, almost like in a station wagon. The coupé is also a bit faster in acceleration. From September 1964 he also gets the 4.2 liter engine.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From March 1961 to July 1968, 15439 vehicles were built. By August 1964, 7669 of these vehicles had been built with the 3.8 litre engine. 7770 vehicles will be equipped with the 4.2 liter engine. A total of 3757 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 11686 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the UK is £2196.-. In October 1964 the 4.2 litre engine was added, from this point on the base price was £ 1992.-.
      With the introduction of the new 4.2 litre engine, the body, chassis and engine numbers are divided into two areas. The first part is a combination of a number and a letter. The "4" stands for the body, the "1" for the chassis and the "7" for the engine. The "E" stands for the Jaguar E-Type Series 1. The second part is a serial number of at least 4 digits.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right hand drive vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with V1001, from October 1964 with 4E 20001.
      The chassis numbers continue to consist at the beginning of 6 digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 860xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 885xxx. From October 1964 the chassis number consists of 7-digit number combinations and differ in those for vehicles with right-hand drive (RHD) starting with the number 1E 20xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the Number 1E 30xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number and letter combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "P" stand for vehicles with a built-in steering boost. "P" stands for the term "power steering".
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Comment
      Aug. 61 to Dec. 61
      860001 to 860138
      138
      885001 to 885398
      396
      V1001 to V1528
      No. 885001 scrapped after tests / No. 885003 goes to the development department as a body (not counted)
      Jan. 62 to Dec. 62
      860139 to 861051
      913
      885399 to 888034
      2636
      V1586 to V5111
      No. 860458 and No. 860630 Lightweight Competition Coupés
      Jan. 63 to Dec. 63
      861052 to 861433
      382
      888035 to 889751
      1717
      V5120 to V7194
      No. 888169 Lightweight Competition Coupé
      Jan. 64 to Aug. 64
      366
      1121
      V7227 to V8687
      No. 861705 first test car with 4.2 litre engine
      Aug. 64 to Dec. 64
      1E 20001 to 1E 20138
      138
      1E 30001 to 1E 30453
      453
      4E 20005 to 4E 20596
      first XKE1 (E-Type) with 4.2 liter engine
      Jan. 65 to Dec. 65
      1016
      1E 30454 to 1E 32473
      2020
      4E 20598 to 4E 23637
      No. 1E 30635 Conversion for Raymond Loewy / No. 1E 21103 Conversion to dual headlights by the company Abbey Panels for the 6th Earl of Cawdor
      Jan. 66 to Dec. 66
      1E 21155 to 1E 21472
      318
      1598
      4E 23651 to 4E 25580
       
      Jan. 67 to Dec. 67
      1E 21473 to 1E 21743
      271
      1E 34072 to 1E 34983
      912
      4E 25564 to 4E 26773
      No. 1E 21584 and No. 1E 34583 are from July/August the first vehicles without headlights double glazing, one calls the series from now on 1.5
      Jan. 68 to Sept. 68
      1E 21744 to 1E 21958
      215
      1E 34984 to 1E 35814
      831
      4E 26793 to 4E 27801
       
      * the bodies were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body number found in the respective year on http://www.xkedata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      The engine numbers are not listed here, as depending on the order they are not only installed in FHC models, but in all Jaguar XKE types, they start with the designation R1001 for the 3.8 liter engines, from February 1963 the designations begin with RA1001. According to research in the Jaguar archives, the last engines probably bear the number R9877 and RA6922. The suffix -9 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine. With the introduction of the 4.2 liter engine, they begin with the designation 7E 1001.
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      October 1961
      860005 and 885015
      Rear brake calipers changed for automatic adjustment of the hand brake pads
       
      860005 and 885021
      Stronger alternator with corresponding relay is installed (C.18286 instead of C.16054)
      The bonnet release is moved to the inside of the car, there are no key locks on the outside
      Adjustments to the tank and fuel system
      Other pipes installed on the crankcase ventilation, not interchangeable with the old ones
      Larger wheel bearings are used
       
      Other cardan shaft with larger joints installed
       
      860007 and 885033
      Improved water drainage from the trunk lid gutter by changing the drain tubes
       
      Stronger coil springs installed, recognizable by a red marking on the inner spring
       
      Other cigarette lighter (C.18638) installed, not interchangeable with the old one
      November 1961
      New engine pad in the rear area
       
      New suspension of the mufflers and exhaust pipes on the body
       
      860013 and 885086
      Modification to the battery attachment, using two additional rubber pieces (C.19740)
      December1961
      860021 and 885105
      Storage of the brake and clutch pedal shaft changed
       
      Storage of the accelerator pedal shaft changed
       
      860023 and 885143
      Brake cylinder is now made of cast iron, piston and anchor plate are now in one piece
      January 1962
      860027 and 885156
      New master brake cylinders with improved return spring seat are installed
       
      860027 and 885161
      Fuel line is shortened and fuel pump connection secured with clip
       
      New electric tachometer is installed
       
      860033 and 885210
      New brake pads from Mintex M.22 instead of M.40 are installed
      February 1962
      860113 and 885318
      Body gets device for attaching seat belts
       
      New shock absorbers are installed
       
      860139 and 885385
      Improvement of the hinges for attaching the hood to the subframe and use of new bolts
      March 1962
      Ignition lock combined with steering wheel lock only installed for export to Germany
       
      860193 and 885572
      Installed a new compensating piece between the master brake cylinders
       
      860195 and 885585
      The anchoring of the rear side window locking lever is now bolted to the frame instead of soldered
      April 1962
      860232 and 885736
      New spacer on the steering damper
      May 1962
       -------   and   -------
      For all an electrically heated rear window is now available
       
      860375
      Accelerator pedal is changed
       
      860375 and 885871
      Change to the connection between the brake pedal and servo pump, fine adjustment possible using a eccentric nut
      June 1962
      860176 and 885504
      Heel recess in the car floor (first car without "flat-floor"), body 1635 (RHD) and 1647 (LHD)
       
      860426 and 886046
      Protection of the rack pinion with self-locking nuts
       
      860436 and 885971
      New signal horns are installed (C.19080 and C.19081)
       
      New seals on the pivot pins connecting the rear hub carriers to the wishbone pivot axles
       
      860479 and 886014
      Modified rear lights for rear, brake, indicator light (UK: right C.19854 / left C.19855, USA: right C.19856 / left C.19857)
      Detail changes to body parts such as bonnet, bulkhead, rocker panels, roof, rear fenders, etc.
       
      860581 and 886093
      Relocation of the rear transverse bulkhead for an extension of the seat rails by 3.8 cm
       July 1962
      860387 and 885888
      New cardan shaft (C.19875) with improved bearing seals, eliminating the need for grease nipples
       
      860581 and 886089
      The stops of the sliders on the trunk floor and the rubber buffers on the tailgate have been changed
       
      860584 and 886059
      Replaced the Vulkollan fuel hose between the tank nozzle and the pump with a nylon hose
       
      860647 and 886214
      Steering column made of tubular steel is replaced by steering column made of forged solid material and flatter angle (C.20487)
      New oil seal (C.20943) on the opening of the bulkhead
       
      860647 and 886219
      Adjusted clutch master cylinder
       
      860661 and 886247
      New jack (C.20661) with integrated crank is included
       
      860658 and 886247
      Tubular steel drive shafts are replaced with forged steel drive shafts
       
      860664 and 886263
      The handbrake system is changed
       
      860678 and 886283
      New reservoirs for the clutch hydraulic oil (C.19646 and C.20234) and for the brake fluid (C.19645 and C.20232)
      September 1962
      860723 and 886382
      New rubber pads for the battery clips (C.19506)
       
      860741 and 886456
      Rear brake caliper mounting changed
      October 1962
       -------   and   -------
      For all export vehicles to the USA and Canada rear wheel ratio to 3.31:1 (C.15222)
       
       -------   and   -------
      For all vehicles, including UK, rear wheel ratio to 3.07:1 (C.18984), optionally to 3.54:1 (C.16618)
       
      860863 and 886754
      New steering column top (C.20557) with preparation for WASO ignition/steering wheel lock
      November 1962
      860833 and 886686
      The rear wheel hubs have slinger rings as water deflectors
       
      Cable set is adapted (C.20649) as the relay for the fan motor is omitted
       
      860913 and 887132
      New aluminum cover on the dashboard and the center console, which is not compatible with the old one
      December 1962
       -------   and   -------
      The grease nipples on the drive shafts are no longer needed, the universal joints are now permanently lubricated
       
      The tailgate strut is changed
      February 1963
      861057 and 888067
      New interior mirror (C.20697)
       
      Heat shield is changed, some vehicles are exempt
      Rear engine mount rubbers now coil springs except 861087, 888238
      March 1963
      861086 and 888185
      Introduced brake fluid reservoir with level indicator and new watertight cap
       
      861091 and 888241
      Gas cap with pressure relief valve introduced
      Expansion tank for cooling water adapted to the new cooling water hose
      April 1963
      861106 and 888327
      Reinforcement of the lower center strut on the rear suspension, adjustment of the rear wishbones and wishbone axle
       
      New floor pan sealing, consisting of a canvas/rubber compound, under the left side of the subframe
      May 1963
      Ashtray (BD.24548) changed
       
      861172 and 888560
      Bushes of the anti-roll bar get a flare (C.21946)
       
      861175 and 888567
      New passenger grab handles with modified attachment points installed, not interchangeable with the old one
      June 1963
      861178 and 888612
      Front underbody panel enlarged for better protection against spray water, the part number remains the same
      The opening below the oil filter in the right-hand underbody panel is closed with a cover plate
       
      861179 and 888658
      Attaching a cover to the courtesy light push button switch over the door hinge
       
      861179 and 888659
      Modifications to the tailgate trim
       
      Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.54:1 for LHD vehicles
       
      Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.31:1 for LHD vehicles
       
      861185 and 888706
      Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.07:1
       
       -------   and   -------
      New brake pads (Mintex M.59), stronger rear brake discs and new adaptation of the brake calipers
       
       -------   and   -------
      For all new differential housing
       
      861189 and 888698
      Doors now have armrests
       
      861187
      Elimination of fan motor relay, wiring harness (C.20650) modified accordingly
       
      861204 and 888791
      New clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir with improved filter
      August 1963
      861093 and 888257
      New one-piece mat (BD.25664) for the trunk instead of the two-piece ones
       
      861099 and 888302
      Various interior changes such as new closures for the vent windows or paneling of the B pillar
       
      861198 and 888767
      Modified operating lever for indicators and headlight flasher (C.21710) and the associated push button switch (C.22872)
       
      861203 and 888760
      New handbrake cable compensation with forked end
       
      861216 and 888859
      Change to the rear part of the gearbox housing, resulting in storage space in the center armrest
       
      861219 and 888886
      New chrome fittings on the A pillars
      September 1963
      861226 and 889003
      Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.31:1 (C.15222) for all countries including UK
       
      Rear wheel ratio change to 3.54:1 (C.16618) on export vehicles for USA and Canada to 888994
       
      Rear wheel ratio at 3.07:1 (C.18984) remains in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
       
      861254 and 889030
      Center console and fold-down dashboard no longer covered with aluminum but with leather
       
      Modified floor carpet in front with integrated heel support made of plastic
      October 1963
      861271 and 889096
      Modified double pipe silencer (C.21714) with corresponding rubber mounting
      November 1963
      861169 and 888543
      New tachometer (CE.1111/01) with built-in clock and dial
       
      Reintroduction of rear wheel ratio to 3.54:1 (C.16618) in export vehicles for USA and Canada
       
      861275 and 889135
      Extended windscreen wiper arms introduced, making longer windscreen wipers possible (RHD No. 10079 and LHD No. 10080)
       
      861295 and 889236
      One-piece rubber seal introduced, replaces the separate ones for A pillar and roof eaves
       
      861325 and 889347
      Modified carpet attachment made of plastic
       
      861342 and 889375
      New sealing rubber for the door on the B pillars
      January 1964
      861364 and 889452
      Modified ventilation of the differential housing
       
      New ashtray, not interchangeable with the old one
       
      861386 and 889510
      Modified fuel pump with greater delivery capacity
      March 1964
      861389 and 889526
      New car radio (C.23194) with only one speaker, the new console does not fit older models
       
      861427 and 889697
      New reservoir for the brake fluid with protective rubber cap for the lid and level gauge
       
      New brake pedal (RHD C.23091 and LHD C.23090) with better attachment and locking ring (C.23180) 
       
      The door trim on the inside is changed to make it easier to close the doors
       
      861461 and 889820
      The retaining clip for the indicator and headlight flasher switch is now welded to the steering column
      April 1964
      Introduction of headlights in sealed beam design for some countries
       
      861424 and 889689
      Improved sealing of the needle bearings and bearing seats of the drive shaft
       
      861481 and 889967
      The upper steering column bearing is now made from Elastollan, no longer from Vulkollan
       
      861521 and 890171
      New guide bushing in the lower, rear wishbone
       
      861550 and 890235
      New solenoid for starter (C.23612) with better splash protection
       
      861557 and 890251
      New door and window seals, left and right usable, partly already used earlier
      May 1964
      861605 and 890318
      New contact pin (C.22457) for the indicator switch
       
      Modified side panels of the trunk floor
       
      861662 and 890488
      New attachment of the center rod in front of the radiator opening with rubber spacers to better protect the rod
      October 1964
      861720 and 890715
      Spacer ring (C.19027) used on the upper spring plate of the rear axle springs
       
      861723 and 890722
      New gas cap (C.23601/1) introduced
       
      861781 and 890848
      New filter in the supply line to the fuel pump
       
      January 1965
       ----------   and   ----------
      On all of them the opening to accommodate the car radio in the dashboard will be adjusted
       
      1E 20080 and 1E 30252
      The front attachments of the seat rails for the floor get a spacer
       
      1E 20098 and 1E 30293
      Modified seat rails
      March 1965
       ----------   and   ----------
      For all modified transmission housing with modified cardan tunnel cover
       
      1E 20098 and 1E 30292
      Improved lubrication of front suspension ball joints
       
      1E 20100 and 1E 30302
      Mud deflector plates introduced on the inside of the front disc brakes
       
      1E 20117 and 1E 30402
      Changed interior
       
      1E 20137 and 1E 30443
      Modified front calipers with inward bleeder screws
      June 1965
      1E 20208 and 1E 30034
      New speedometer cable
       
      1E 20329 and 1E 30772
      Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.07:1 for all countries. US, Canada and Newfoundland remain at 3.54:1
       
      Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.54:1 ratio
       
      1E 20363 and 1E 30857
      Modified wiring harness due to new signal horns and connectors for the headlights
       
      1E 20371 and 1E 30825
      New windscreen washer system (C.25438, Lucas 58J replaces Lucas 28J) with plastic water tank
       
      1E 20397 and 1E 30862
      Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.07:1 translation
       
      1E 20502 and 1E 30890
      Modified cardan shaft tunnel and associated adjustments to the gearbox cover
       
      1E 20612 and 1E 30912
      The gearbox housing gets an opening on the right side for access to the speedometer drive
       
      1E 20612 and 1E 30982
      New left hand heater pipe (C.25408) and associated dashboard modifications
      September 1965
      1E 20692 and 1E 31078
      Modified engine ventilation
       
      1E 20753 and 1E 31171
      Modified end parts on the dashboard and center console
      November 1965
      1E 20633 and 1E 31244
      Modified rack and pinion steering gear in a new housing
       
      1E 20763 and 1E 31177
      New rear shock absorbers (C.25951)
       
      Self-locking tailgate stand
       
      1E 20900 and 1E 31527
      New rear coil springs (C.25939)
      March 1966
      1E 20937 and 1E 31779
      Additional mud flaps on the front frame
       
      1E 20939 and 1E 31788
      The passenger's sun visor now has a vanity mirror
       
      1E 20953 and 1E 31920
      The window frame seal is now made of rubber instead of felt
       
      1E 20978 and 1E 32009
      Tires changed to Dunlop SP.41 H (185x15) with the exception of Canada, USA, Newfoundland and New Zealand
      Speedometer calibrated according to the new tires and marked with mph and km/h
      Adjusted rubber buffers on the rear wheel suspension so that it does not touch the tires
       
      1E 20993 and 1E 31765
      The eight-tooth wheel in the steering gear is replaced by a seven-tooth wheel
       
      1E 21000 and 1E 32010
      The rear bumper can be fitted from the outside, previously only via the tank and spare wheel recess
      Change in the position of the stop light switch with a corresponding change in the wiring harness
      Changes to the clutch mechanism and braking system
       
      1E 21207 and 1E 32201
      New steering column top
      September 1966
      1E 21134 and 1E 32268
      Modified folding wall in the trunk area
       
      1E 21140 and 1E 32316
      Modified radiator fan thermostat
       
      1E 21207 and 1E 32201
      New lever switch for indicator and low beam (C.25256)
       
      1E 21215 and 1E 32597
      Modified air filter including bracket
       
      1E 21228 and 1E 32632
      Bonnet, front fenders, shock absorbers and heater intake are now identical to those of the 2+2 models
       
      1E 21235 and 1E 32667
      Rubber grommets inserted on the contacts of the brake fluid and handbrake warning lamp to prevent short circuits
       
      1E 21254 and 1E 32685
      Rubber ring fitted to coil spring of rear engine mount
       
      1E 21266 and 1E 32692
      The illumination color on the instruments and switches changes from blue to green
       
      1E 21312 and 1E 32766
      New window guides in the doors
      December 1966
      1E 21335 and 1E 32888
      Exhaust system in the engine area equipped with a heat shield
       
      1E 21342 and 1E 32942
      New clutch pedal with steel pad (C.26532) including new hydraulic cylinder with new piston (C.26531)
      New gas pedal
      New brake pedal with shorter piston in master cylinder
       
      1E 21380 and 1E 33120
      In the future, the silencer will no longer be welded to the pipes but attached with clamps
      March 1967
      1E 21388 and 1E 33150
      Bulkhead paneling on the top right now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminum
       
      Other types of glass are used on the windshield
       
      1E 21442 and 1E 33549
      New gear lever cuff (artificial leather instead of rubber bellows)
      Adaptation of the gearbox and transmission tunnel cover
       
      1E 21443 and 1E 33644
      Bulkhead paneling above center now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminum
      July 1967
      Vehicles for US export now also equipped with hazard warning lights
       
      1E 21223 and 1E 32609
      Vehicles with existing rear window heating receive an integrated indicator light at the switch
       
      Indicator lamp of the hazard warning lights gets a new insert (C.27599)
       
      1E 21451 and 1E 33709
      The tailpipe is no longer screwed to the exhaust, but is attached via a welded sheet metal strip
       
      1E 21451 and 1E 33775
      Changed the drain for rainwater in the doors
       
      1E 21481 and 1E 33091
      Various changes to the electrical system
      The oil pressure control switch is replaced by a warning lamp
      The opening for the oil pressure sensor is sealed with a plug
       
      1E 21489 and 1E 34303
      New rear wheel carrier (stub axle)
      January 1968
      1E 21473 and 1E 34147
      Modified trim strip with new rubber guides (BD.17001/1) introduced for the radiator opening
       
      1E 21584 and 1E 34550
      Changed the front inner hood area to allow better access to the headlights
      July 1968
       
      Engine compression ratio now 9:1
       
      1E 21518 and 1E 34339
      Chrome wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
       
      1E 21579 and 1E 34458
      Painted wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
       
      1E 21629 and 1E 34634
      New fuel filter introduced with larger flow area
       
      The filter element in the fuel filter is changed from gauze to fiberglass
       
      1E 21669 and 1E 34847
      Approval of Dunlop SP Sport tyres. USA exports are delivered with whitewall tires as standard
       
      1E 21669 and 1E 34851
      Drive axles now with grease nipples to better supply the joints with grease
       
      1E 21807
      New cooling system
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XKE1 FHC (E-Type Coupé), divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      87 x 106 mm (3.8 liter engine)
       
      92 x 106 mm (4.2 liter engine)
      Displacement
      3781 cm3 (3.8 liter engine)
       
      4235 cm3 (4.2 litre engine)
      Performance
      197 kw at 5500 rpm
      maximum torque
      353 Nm at 4000 rpm (3.8 liter engine)
       
      384 Nm at 4000 rpm (4.2 liter engine)
      Compression ratio
      9:1
       
      8:1 (on request)
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: disc brakes with servo assistant
       
      rear: disc brakes with servo assistant internal
      Transmission
      4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear (3.8 liter engine), fully synchronized (4.2 liter engine),
       
      Transfer via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: double wishbones with torsion bar springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars
       
      rear: wishbone with tapered roller bearing and swivel joint connected by anti-roll bars
       
      in addition, double struts with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.
      Wheelbase
      2438 mm
      Length
      4458 mm
      Width
      1657 mm
      Height
      1219 mm
      Dry weight
      ---- kg
      Weight
      1270 kg (3.8 liter engine)
       
      1300 kg (4.2 liter engine)
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      242 km/h (3.8 litre engine)
       
      241 km/h (4.2 litre engine)
      Acceleration 0–100 km/h
      6.9 sec (3.8 liter engine)
       
      7.0 sec (4.2 liter engine)
    • Jaguar XKE1 FHC 2X2

      Jaguar XKE1 FHC 2X2

      Jaguar XKE1 FHC 2x2 (Copyright by Can Pac Swire)

      The 2+2 Coupé was launched 5 years later, with the introduction of the 4.2 litre engine. It was not presented to the public until March 1966, although at the request of Sir William Lyon, they had been experimenting with different, more spacious "mock-ups" since 1961. These will later become the Jaguar types XJ4 and XJ6. In the end, you stay with an E-Type Coupé with a longer wheelbase and more spacious monocoque in which two emergency seats are installed in the font, who can be folded away if necessary. Due to the longer transmission tunnel, there is also room to install an automatic transmission, which is eagerly awaited, especially in America.

      construction time, prices, production figures and vehicle numbers
      From September 1965 to July 1968, 4600 vehicles were built. A total of 1379 right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles and 3221 left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles will be produced by the end of production. The base price in the UK is £2245.-.
      The body, chassis and engine numbers are divided into two areas. The first part is a combination of a number and a letter. The "4" stands for the body, the "1" for the chassis and the "7" for the engine. The "E" stands for the Jaguar E-Type Series 1. The second part is a serial number of at least 4 digits.
      The body numbers do not distinguish between left or right steered vehicles, they are numbered consecutively and start with 4E 50001.
      The chassis numbers consist of 7-digit number combinations and differ in those for right-hand drive vehicles (RHD) starting with the number 1E 50xxx and for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) starting with the number 1E 75xxx. Certain chassis numbers have additional letter designations before and after the number and letter combination. These have the following meaning:
      Chassis numbers with a leading "P" stand for vehicles with a built-in steering boost. "P" stands for the term "power steering".
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "DN" stand for vehicles with built-in "overdrive"." DN" stands for the inventor of the Laycock Overdrive, De Normanville.
      Chassis numbers with a trailing "BW" stand for vehicles with built-in automatic transmission from the 4.2 liter engine. "BW" stands for the manufacturer Borg Warner.
      The engine numbers can be assigned directly to the 2+2 Coupé. They begin with the designation 7E 50001. The suffix -9 after the number describes the compression ratio of the engine.
      Built
      Chassis No. RHD
      Quantity
      Chassis No. LHD
      Quantity
      Body No.*
      Engine No.*
      Comment
      Sept. 65 to Dec. 65
      1E 50001 to 1E 50020
      20
      9
      4E 50006 to 4E 50018
      7E 50012 to 7E 50021
      1E 75004 converted to roadster / 1E 50005 goes to development, factory scrapped
      Jan. 66 to Dec. 66
      655
      1E 75010 to 1E 76985
      976
      4E 50019 to 4E 52673
      7E 50023 to 7E 52649
      1E 75032 converted to Roadster
      Jan. 67 to Dec. 67
      1E 50676 to 1E 51116
      441
      1E 76986 to 1E 77859
      874
      4E 52675 to 4E 53948
      7E 52658 to 7E 53934
      No. 1E 50975 and No. 1E 77709 are the first vehicles of the series 1.5 from July/August
      Jan. 68 to Sept. 68
      1E 51117 to 1E 51379
      263
      1E 77860 to 1E 79221
      1362
      4E 53886 to 4E 55605
      7E 54005 to 7E 55603
       
      * the bodies and engines were not married to the chassis due to production, so the numbers shown show the lowest or highest body or engine number found in the respective year on http://www.xkedata.com. This gives you a rough assessment of whether the body, engine and chassis are consistent with each other in a direct comparison.
       
      changes in production
      Over the years of production, technical development did not stop. Economic and technical peculiarities are gradually incorporated into production after extensive consideration. In the following list there are some important adjustments according to chronological order.
      Modified
      from Model (RHD / LHD)
      Description
      September 1966
      1E 50008 and 1E 75075
      Rubber grommets inserted on the contacts of the brake fluid and handbrake warning lamp to prevent short circuits
       
      1E 50157 and 1E 76001
      Modified radiator fan thermostat
      December 1966
      1E 50122 and 1E 75863
      Attachment of the chrome trim strips on the doors changed
       
      1E 50156 and 1E 75992
      In the future, the silencer will no longer be welded to the pipes but attached with clamps
      March 1967
      New gear lever cuff (artificial leather instead of rubber bellows)
      Adaptation of the gearbox and transmission tunnel cover
      July 1967
      1E 50001 and 1E 75001
      Vehicles with existing rear window heating receive an integrated indicator light at the switch
       
      Indicator lamp of the hazard warning lights gets a new insert (C.27599)
       
      1E 50641 and 1E 76934
      The tailpipe is no longer screwed to the exhaust, but is attached via a welded sheet metal strip
       
      Upper part of the rear seat backrest upholstery changed
      January 1968
      1E 50710 and 1E 77047
      Modified trim strip with new rubber guides (BD.17001/1) introduced for the radiator opening
       
      1E 50975 and 1E 77645
      Changed the front inner hood area to allow better access to the headlights
      July 1968
       
      Engine compression ratio now 9:1
       
      1E 50681 and 1E 77377
      Modified dashboard shelf with protective bead
       
      1E 50875 and 1E 77407
      Front torsion bar spring with thicker diameter
       
      Chrome wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
       
      1E 50972 and 1E 77602
      Painted wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs
       
      1E 51017 and 1E 77695
      New fuel filter introduced with larger throughput area
       
      1E 51043 and 1E 77701
      The filter element in the fuel filter is changed from gauze to fiberglass
       
      1E 51059 and 1E 77705
      Approval of Dunlop SP Sport tyres. USA exports are delivered with whitewall tires as standard
       
      Drive axles now with grease nipples to better supply the joints with grease
       
      New cooling system
       
      technical specifications
      Here you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XKE1 FHC 2x2 (E-Type 2x2 Coupé), divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.
      Engine
      Type
      Inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engine
      Drive
      two overhead camshafts, which are driven by chain
      Valves
      Valve angle 70o, hanging valves
      Bore x Stroke
      92 x 106 mm
      Displacement
      4235 cm3
      Performance
      197 kw at 5500 rpm
      maximum torque
      384 Nm at 4000 rpm
      Compression ratio
      9:1
       
      8:1 (on request)
      Cooling
      Water
       
      Chassis
      Brake
      front: disc brakes with servo assistant
       
      rear: disc brakes with servo assistant internal
      Transmission
      4 gear, fully synchronized or 3 stages, automatic, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axle
      Suspension
      front: double wishbones with torsion bar springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars
       
      rear: wishbone with tapered roller bearing and swivel joint connected by anti-roll bars
       
      in addition, double struts with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.
      Wheelbase
      2667 mm
      Length
      4458 mm
      Width
      1683 mm
      Height
      1283 mm
      Dry weight
      ---- kg
      Weight
      1370 kg
       
      Performance
      Maximum speed
      218 km/h (automatic)
       
      223 km/h (switch)
      Acceleration 0–100 km/h
      8.9 sec (automatic)
       
      7.6 sec (switch)
  • We are writing the year 1948, the war has been over for three years. One of the biggest car fairs of the post-war era, the London Motor Show on Earls Court is about to reopen. The show is scheduled for October 27. The Jaguar car manufacturer faces a dilemma. The newly developed 6 cylinder in-line engine XK as well as the chassis have been completed in time, but the body, which is manufactured by the company Pressed Steel, is missing. These three main components are part of a newly developed and fast travel limousine, the Mark VII. Jaguar expects a better deal from the limousine division and wants to introduce the new car at the Motor Show. As it becomes increasingly apparent that the timetable cannot be kept, an emergency solution is being found. Sir William Lyons , founder and master of Jaguar Cars Ltd.,has the finished chassis of the MK VII shortened by 18 inches in order to achieve the right wheel distance for a sports car. He designs a matching, elegant open two-seater body on his own. Together with Fred Gardner, his man for practical implementation, he converts this into reality in Foleshill at the back of his work. The venture is only frighteningly short before the fair. This emergency solution will be produced in a small edition of about 200 vehicles to serve potential customers of the London Motor Show and to bridge the time for the introduction of the new MK VII. As you know, however, things are always different from what you think. The new Roadster strikes like a bomb and the orders are so numerous that it more than doubles the target number, not least because of the good price-performance ratio. It was then decided to produce the roadster in series. The Jaguar XK120 was born.

     

     
    • Jaguar XKE2 OTS

      Jaguar XKE2 OTS

      Jaguar XKE2 OTS

      The revised body structure benefited above all from a denser cover construction. The 4.2 l engine continued to work in the Roadster as well as in the coupé, which replaced the 3.8l in series 1. However, tighter emission limits in the USA required further taming of the predatory cat. This was achieved through the use of two smaller Stromberg carburetors and reduced compaction. In terms of wheels, the knockoff screwing of the rim wheels disappeared and the new brake system from Girling delayed better.

    • Jaguar XKE2 FHC

      Jaguar XKE2 FHC

      Jaguar XKE2 FHC (Copyright by Spanish Coches)

      Series 2 increasingly Americanized the E-Type. The headlights were now open, slightly advanced and framed in a thick chrome ring. The new, chunky blinkers and taillights wandered under the bumpers. In addition, the cooling air inlet in the bonnet was increased and the windscreen wipers were reduced from three to two. Other retouchings included the now sunken door handles and the lockable glove compartment, which now sat in a black dashboard with rocker switches.

    • Jaguar XKE2 FHC 2X2

      Jaguar XKE2 FHC 2X2

      Jaguar XKE2 FHC 2x2 (Copyright by Rex Gray)

      The coupé was fitted with a longer roof structure from the beginning, compared to its predecessor. This allowed two emergency seats to be installed in the font, which made the coupé a 2+2 version.

  • We are writing the year 1948, the war has been over for three years. One of the biggest car fairs of the post-war era, the London Motor Show on Earls Court is about to reopen. The show is scheduled for October 27. The Jaguar car manufacturer faces a dilemma. The newly developed 6 cylinder in-line engine XK as well as the chassis have been completed in time, but the body, which is manufactured by the company Pressed Steel, is missing. These three main components are part of a newly developed and fast travel limousine, the Mark VII. Jaguar expects a better deal from the limousine division and wants to introduce the new car at the Motor Show. As it becomes increasingly apparent that the timetable cannot be kept, an emergency solution is being found. Sir William Lyons , founder and master of Jaguar Cars Ltd.,has the finished chassis of the MK VII shortened by 18 inches in order to achieve the right wheel distance for a sports car. He designs a matching, elegant open two-seater body on his own. Together with Fred Gardner, his man for practical implementation, he converts this into reality in Foleshill at the back of his work. The venture is only frighteningly short before the fair. This emergency solution will be produced in a small edition of about 200 vehicles to serve potential customers of the London Motor Show and to bridge the time for the introduction of the new MK VII. As you know, however, things are always different from what you think. The new Roadster strikes like a bomb and the orders are so numerous that it more than doubles the target number, not least because of the good price-performance ratio. It was then decided to produce the roadster in series. The Jaguar XK120 was born.

     

     
    • Jaguar XKE3 OTS

      Jaguar XKE3 OTS

      Jaguar XKE3 OTS - Copyright by Greg Gjerdingen.jpg

      The Series 3 roadster took over the long wheelbase of the 2+2, and the short coupe completely removed Jaguar from the program. A black steering wheel, four exhaust tailpipes, which last shrank back to two pipes, and the large barred cooling air inlet were the characteristic distinguishing features. The last 50 E-Types were all black roadsters, who received a plaque on the center console, personally signed by the boss. The Roadster was produced at the end of 9 months longer than the coupé.

    • Jaguar XKE3 FHC 2X2

      Jaguar XKE3 FHC 2X2

      Jaguar XKE 3 FHC 2x2

      The Series 3 finally received a engine block made of Alluminium, which was longer, wider, higher but made the 3 Series only 36 kilos heavier than its predecessor. These changes make the chassis appear softer and the road position richer. The coupé was only available with a 5.3l V12 engine and 2+2 seats. From a technical point of view, the engine block made of light metal, as well as the Heron combustion chambers embedded in the piston bottoms, were somewhat special. The E-Type delivered both for the first time in series production with its V12, powered by 4 carburetors.