1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater specifications

1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4458 mm 175.5 inches
Width 1632 mm 64.3 inches
Height 1194 mm 47 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1220 kg 2690 lb
Weight distribution 51% front
fuel tank capacity 63.6 litres 14 [16.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.8 litre
3781 cc
(230.731 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 106 mm
3.43 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
269 PS (265 bhp) (198 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
353 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
52.3 kW/litre
71.1 ps/litre
70.1 bhp/litre
1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
93.36 Nm/litre
1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1173.2 kPa (170.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 630.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 15.9 s
Standing quarter-mile 15 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
220.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
161.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
217.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.17 kg/kW
10.31 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 11.30 m
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 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID58817
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 S1 Open Two Seater added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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