1966 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 specifications

1966 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4680 mm 184.3 inches
Width 1657 mm 65.2 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1245 kg 2745 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.2 litre
4235 cc
(258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92.08 × 106 mm
3.63 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 269 PS (265 bhp) (198 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque 385 Nm (284 ft·lb) (39.3 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 46.7 kW/litre
63.4 ps/litre
62.6 bhp/litre
1.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 90.91 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1142.4 kPa (165.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
215.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
158.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
212.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.3 kg/kW
10.52 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension I.LW.RA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID58399
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1530 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1530 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 276 PS 272 bhp 203 kW 1565 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 276 PS 272 bhp 203 kW 1499 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1245 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1407 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1407 kg
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