TYPES
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Jaguar XK120 1949-1954
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Jaguar XK140 1954-1957
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Jaguar XK150 1957-1961
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Jaguar XKE Series 1 1961-1967
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Jaguar XKE Series 2 1968-1970
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Jaguar XKE Series 3 1971-1974
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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.
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Jaguar XK120 OTS
Jaguar XK120 OTSThe 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentJuly 49 to Dec. 49660001 to 6600272670F1001 to F1114No. 660010 goes to the development department without a body (not counted)Jan. 50 to Dec. 50660028 to 6605184911026F1120 to F2615Jan. 51 to Dec. 51414671097 to 671796700F2604 to F3726Jan. 52 to Dec. 52660935 to 661045111671797 to 6733881592F3734 to F5433Jan. 53 to Dec. 53661046 to 661153108673389 to 6745911203F5437 to F6847Jan. 54 to Sept. 54661154 to 66117623674592 to 6764381847F6859 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionAugust 1950Trailing angle from 5o to 3o. Air filter available as standard.November 1951660675 and 671097Footspace ventilation flaps integrated sideways in the front fenders.660911 and 671493Ventilation introduced as standard without cooling and defroster nozzlesFebruary 1952660935 and 671797Gearbox with short main shaft, longer cardan shaft and modified speedometer drive shaft introduced660935 and 671797Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 mounted on some vehiclesApril 1952660980 and 672049Self-adjusting front brake jaws, tandem main brake brake sylin derwith with split liquid tank and new brake adjuster introducedJune 1952660980 and 672049New revised Newton telescopic shock absorbers mounted on the front axles, with 54 instead of 70 mm diameter.660986 and 672280New redesigned Girling shock absorbers mounted on the rear axles.October 1952661025 and 672963Stand lamps on the fenders are now integrated into the fenders. Stand lights of the export vehicles also have a flashing function.661026 and 672963Anti-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 1952661040 and 673320Rear springs of the "Special Equipment" (SE) version (C.5721) on all vehicles.661040 and 673320Vehicle 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 673009Trico Vacuum Windscreen Washer introduced and retrofitted to three OTS models (661026, 661028, 661029).661040 and 673320Size width of the steel rim wheels increased to 5.5 inches.January 1953661046 and 673396Rear disc trim with zipper.661046 and 673396Gearbox tunnel gets a removable lid on the right side for access to the cross joint and lubricating nipple.April 1953661054 and 673695Salisbury 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 1953661075 and 673995New rev counter drive shaft661078 and 674006New speedometer drive shaftJanuary 1954661151 and 674415Cigarette lighters from the MK II sedan (C.5631) are mounted.September 1954661165 and 674929New rev counter drive shaft with black plastic sheathing. The OTS models 661166-661169 and 675031-675607 were omitted.661170 and 675763Handbrake lever changedSteering column changed and exchanged conical horn knob (C.4514) with flat horn button (C.5558).technical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK120 OTS, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke83 x 106 mmDisplacement3442 cm3Performance119 kw at 5000 rpm134 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionmaximum torque265 Nm at 2500 rpm275 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionCompression ratio8:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: drum brakerear: drum brakeTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic lever shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4420 mmWidth1562 mmHeight1333 mmDry weight1219 kgWeight1321 kgPerformanceMaximum speed193 km/hAcceleration 0-100 km/h12.0 sec -
Jaguar XK120 FHC
Jaguar XK120 FHCIn 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentJuly 51 to Dec. 51669001 to 6690022679001 to 679214214J1001 to J1208Jan. 52 to Dec. 522679215 to 6805711357J1321 to J2576from September 1952, the chassis numbers start with 680000Jan. 53 to Dec. 53107680572 to 681308735J2579 to J3420Jan. 54 to Sept. 5484681309 to 681485177J3431 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionFebruary 1952669003 and 679215Gearbox with short main shaft, longer cardan shaft and modified speedometer drive shaft introduced669003 and 679222Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 mounted on some vehiclesApril 1952Self-adjusting front brake jaws, tandem main brake brake sylin derwith with split liquid tank and new brake adjuster introducedJune 1952New revised Newton telescopic shock absorbers mounted on the front axles, with 54 instead of 70 mm diameter.669003 and 679729New redesigned Girling shock absorbers mounted on the rear axles.December 1952Rear 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 680271Trico Vacuum Windscreen Washer introduced and retrofitted to three other FHC models (680167, 680168, 680169).March 1953669005 and 680738"Special Equipment" version of the coupé is equipped with single-tube instead of double-tube exhaust system.April 1953669007 and 680880Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 is replaced by 4HA 3.54:1.June 1953669021 and 681200New rev counter drive shaft669021 and 681203New speedometer drive shaftJanuary 1954669106 and 681271Cigarette lighters from the MK II sedan (C.5631) are mounted.September 1954669158 and 681466New rev counter drive shaft with black plastic sheathing669185 and 681471Handbrake lever changed669194 and 681481Steering column changed and exchanged conical horn knob (C.4514) with flat horn button (C.5558).technical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK120 FHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke83 x 106 mmDisplacement3442 cm3Performance119 kw at 5000 rpm134 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionmaximum torque264 Nm at 2500 rpm275 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionCompression ratio8:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: drum brakerear: drum brakeTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic lever shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4420 mmWidth1562 mmHeight1359 mmDry weight1295 kgWeight1372 kgPerformanceMaximum speed193 km/hAcceleration 0-100 km/h9.9 sec -
Jaguar XK120 DHC
Jaguar XK120 DHCAnother 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentJune 5210P1001this first vehicle is the prototypeApril 53 to Dec. 53667002 to 6671681671102P1002 to P2271Jan. 54 to Sept. 54667169 to 667295127678103 to 678472370P2289 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionApril 1953Salisbury 2HA rear axle 3.77:1 is replaced by 4HA 3.54:1.June 1953New rev counter drive shaftNew speedometer drive shaftJanuary 1954667161 and 678085Cigarette lighters from the MK II sedan (C.5631) are mounted.September 1954New rev counter drive shaft with black plastic sheathing667271 and 678390Handbrake lever changed667280 and 678418Steering column changed and exchanged conical horn knob (C.4514) with flat horn button (C.5558).technical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK120 DHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke83 x 106 mmDisplacement3442 cm3Performance119 kw at 5000 rpm134 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionmaximum torque264 Nm at 2500 rpm275 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionCompression ratio8:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: drum brakerear: drum brakeTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic lever shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4420 mmWidth1562 mmHeight1359 mmDry weight1346 kgWeight1397 kgPerformanceMaximum speed191 km/hAcceleration 0-100 km/h12.5 sec
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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.
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Jaguar XK140 OTS
Jaguar XK140 OTSThe 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentOct. 54 to Dec. 548810001 to 810617617F10001 to F10431No. 814001 goes to the development department without a body (not counted)Jan. 55 to Dec. 5554810618 to 8119871370F10629 to F12046Jan. 56 to Dec. 5612811988 to 8131211134F12048 to F13180In October 1956, the last RHD with the number 800074 is produced.Jan. 57 to Feb. 570161F13198 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionMarch 1955800022 and 811193Fixing 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 1955800025 and 811284New wheel brake cylinders (parts number 39677) introduced at the rear800031 and 811382Relays are integrated into the overdrive control circuit800037 and 811424Cooler C.9619 with new bracket C.8830 introducedSeptember 1955800052 and 811562Torque of steering is reduced. The trailing angle is shortened from 2.1/2o-3o to 1.1/2o-2o.December 1955Throttle valve switch introduced on vehicles with overdrive.
Prevents switching from the overdrive to the highest gear, when braking with closed throttle valves.April 1956800071 and 812311Reinforcement of the rear-axle drive in the differential housing for road stars with standard gearbox from 9.5 to 11 mmSeptember 1956800072 and 812647New handbrake lever introducedtechnical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK140 OTS, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke83 x 106 mmDisplacement3442 cm3Performance142 kw at 5500 rpm157 kw at 5750 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionmaximum torque285 Nm at 2500 rpm289 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionCompression ratio8:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: drum brakerear: drum brakeTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4470 mmWidth1575 mmHeight1346 mmDry weight1245 kgWeight1372 kgPerformanceMaximum speed195 km/h208 km/h at "Special Equipment" versionAcceleration 0-100 km/h9 sec8.4 sec on "Special Equipment" version -
Jaguar XK140 FHC
Jaguar XK140 FHCThe 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentOct. 54 to Dec. 546814001 to 8140033J4001 to J4006No. 814001 goes to the development department without a body (not counted)Jan. 55 to Dec. 55804007 to 804591585814004 to 8152681265J4007 to J5848Jan. 56 to Dec. 56252693J5864 to J6803In November 1956, the last RHD with the number 804843 is produced.Jan. 57 to Feb. 570815962 to 8159665J6804 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionMarch 1955804031 and 814053Fixing 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 1955804020 and 814035Cooler 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 rear804121 and 814216Relays are integrated into the overdrive control circuit804124 and 814241New cooler C.9619 is introducedSeptember 1955804308 and 814532Torque of steering is reduced. The trailing angle is shortened from 2.1/2o-3o to 1.1/2o-2o.December 1955804523 and 815252Throttle valve switch introduced on vehicles with overdrive.
Prevents switching from the overdrive to the highest gear, when braking with closed throttle valves.April 1956804676 and 815528Reinforcement of the rear-axle drive in the differential housing from 9.5 to 11 mmSeptember 1956804767 and 815755New handbrake lever introducedOctober 1956804781 and 815773Steel doors with wooden frame introducedtechnical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK140 FHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke82 x 106 mmDisplacement3442 cm3Performance142 kw at 5500 rpm157 kw at 5750 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionmaximum torque285 Nm at 2500 rpm289 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionCompression ratio8:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: drum brakerear: drum brakeTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4470 mmWidth1638 mmHeight1397 mmDry weight1308 kgWeight1422 kgPerformanceMaximum speed195 km/h208 km/h at "Special Equipment" versionAcceleration 0-100 km/h11 sec9 sec at "Special Equipment" version -
Jaguar XK140 DHC
Jaguar XK140 DHCThe 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentOct. 54 to Dec. 546111P3001 to P3118Jan. 55 to Dec. 55336817112 to 8182391128P3121 to P4577No. 807312 is the first with automatic transmission / No. 817378 is damaged on the transport to the dealer and rebuilt as RHDJan. 56 to Dec. 56137818240 to 8193041065P4588 to P5785Jan. 57 to Feb. 5717P5789 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionMarch 1955807047 and 817268Fixing 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 1955807080 and 817356New wheel brake cylinders (parts number 39677) introduced at the rear807113 and 817426Relays are integrated into the overdrive control circuit807128 and 817460Cooler C.9619 with new bracket C.8830 introducedSeptember 1955Torque of steering is reduced. The trailing angle is shortened from 2.1/2o-3o to 1.1/2o-2o.December 1955Throttle valve switch introduced on vehicles with overdrive.
Prevents switching from the overdrive to the highest gear, when braking with closed throttle valves.April 1956Reinforcement of the rear-axle drive in the differential housing from 9.5 to 11 mmSeptember 1956807441 and 818729New handbrake lever introducedOctober 1956807447 and 818796Steel doors with wooden frame introducedtechnical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK140 DHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke83 x 106 mmDisplacement3442 cm3Performance142 kw at 5000 rpm157 kw at 5000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionmaximum torque285 Nm at 2500 rpm289 Nm at 4000 rpm at "Special Equipment" versionCompression ratio8:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: drum brakerear: drum brakeTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4470 mmWidth1575 mmHeight1346 mmDry weight1359 kgWeight1473 kgPerformanceMaximum speed195 km/h201 km/h at "Special Equipment" versionAcceleration 0-100 km/h9 sec8.4 sec on "Special Equipment" version
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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.
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Jaguar XK150 OTS
Jaguar XK150 OTSIn 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentSep. 5701F15001this first vehicle is the prototypeMarch 58 to Dec. 5819830002 to 8319231922F15005 to F16870in Oct. 58 the No. 820003 is produced as the first RHD for the domestic marketJan. 59 to Dec. 5947190F16948 to F17189No. 832110 is the first XK150 with 3.8S liter engine, delivered to Germany, No. 832112 with 3.8 liter engine for PanamaJan. 60 to Oct. 602761F17190 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionJuly 1958000000 and 830439Instrument panel around control switch for heating fan motor, next to the rev counter, extendedLeaf springs of the rear axle replaced by new ones with stronger main position and modified spring eye and nylon wrapping introducedJanuary 1959820004 and 831698Ball joints with larger carrying ball and thus larger diffraction angle introducedBrake calipers with square quick-release brake blocks introducedApril 1959New rear bumper with closer bumper horns introducedJune 1959Trunk hinges with suspension introducedVenting on the fuel tank is enlarged and the overflow tray of the filling nozzle is adjustedAshtray moved from the door to the gearbox tunnelPrism-shaped ground interior mirror (C.14920) introducedThe 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 introduced820039 and 832076The three screen air filters of the "S" version are replaced by a single air filter with paper element.820043 and 832089Clutch-taker cylinder equipped with stronger bracket
Mechanical rev counter replaced by an electrically driven rev counterJuly 1959820017 and 831899Low pressure reservoir for brake booster (Reservac tank) introducedJanuary 1960New main brake cylinder introducedApril 1960Dashboard 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 introducedMay 1960Brake pads Ferodo DS.5 replaced by Mintex M.33November 1960Red short fibre carpet instead of red slingware introducedLight brown short fibre carpet instead of light brown slingware introducedBlack short fibre carpet instead of black slingware introducedDark blue short fibre carpet instead of dark blue slingware introducedNew headlights for the U.S. export vehicles introduced, due to the new American road registration regulations.technical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK150 OTS, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke82 x 106 mm (3.4 litre engine)87 x 106 mm (3.8 litre engine)Displacement3442 cm3 (3.4 litre engine)3781 cm3 (3.8 litre engine)Performance142 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 torque285 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 ratio8:19:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: disc brakes with servo assistantrear: disc brakes with servo assistantTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4470 mmWidth1638 mmHeight1334 mmDry weight---- kgWeight1448 kgPerformanceMaximum speed198 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/h8.9 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 FHCWhen 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentMarch 57 to Dec. 57166984J7005 to J8154No. 824166 is delivered as chassis, body is by Carozzeria Rocco mottoJan. 58 to Dec. 58824167 to 824743577834985 to 835965981J15005 to J16870No. 835943 is converted to Shooting BrakeJan. 59 to Dec. 59824744 to 825126383835966 to 836653688J16948 to J17189No. 832110 is the first XK150 with 3.8S liter engine, supplied to Germany, No. 832112 with 3.8 liter engine for PanamaJan. 60 to Oct. 60825127 to 825369243836654 to 847095442J17190 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionSeptember 1957824023 and 834454Brake piston of the rear calipers reduced from 44.4 mm to 41.3 mm824046 and 834491Vehicles with automatic transmissions were given a magnetic switch-controlled lock against rolling back on the slopeNovember 1957824076 and 834600Upper part of the steering column changed824096 and 83460035 Ampere fuse number 1, 2, 5 and 6 exchanged for 50 ampere fuseFebruary 1958Master brake cylinder sits from grey cast iron instead of aluminiumMay 1958824253 and 835301Door armrests are introduced with a gripJune 1958824414 and 835548Switch for the blinker is moved to the steering column, away from the dashboardJuly 1958824420 and 835566Instrument panel extended by control switch for heating fan motor next to the rev counter824551 and 835671Leaf springs of the rear axle replaced by new ones with stronger main position and modified spring eye and nylon wrapping introducedJanuary 1959824668 and 835882Ball joints with larger carrying ball and thus larger diffraction angle introduced824669 and 835882Brake calipers with square quick-release brake blocks introducedJune 1959824453 and 835589Venting on the fuel tank is enlarged and the overflow tray of the filling nozzle is adjustedTrunk hinges with suspension introduced824702 and 835905Ashtray moved from the door to the gearbox tunnelThe 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) introduced824900 and 836222Stronger alternator with 25 amperes and adapted controller introducedClutch-taker cylinder equipped with stronger bracket
Mechanical rev counter replaced by an electrically driven rev counterS version is equipped with reinforced bearing in the accelerator pedal suspension as well as improved oil seals on the rear hubsJuly 1959Low pressure reservoir for brake booster (Reservac tank) introducedJanuary 1960825125 and 836635New main brake cylinder introducedMarch 1960New connector introduced for easier operation of the handbrakeApril 1960Dashboard 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 introducedMay 1960Brake pads Ferodo DS.5 replaced by Mintex M.33November 1960000000 and836687Red short fibre carpet instead of red slingware introducedLight brown short fibre carpet instead of light brown slingware introduced000000 and836731Green short fibre carpet instead of green slingware introduced000000 and836765Dark blue short fibre carpet instead of dark blue slingware introducedBlack short fibre carpet instead of black slingware introducedNew headlights for the U.S. export vehicles introduced, due to the new American road registration regulations.technical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK150 FHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke82 x 106 mm (3.4 litre engine)87 x 106 mm (3.8 litre engine)Displacement3442 cm3 (3.4 litre engine)3781 cm3 (3.8 litre engine)Performance142 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 torque285 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 ratio8:19:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: disc brakes with servo assistantrear: disc brakes with servo assistantTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4496 mmWidth1638 mmHeight1397 mmDry weight1321 kgWeight1461 kgPerformanceMaximum speed198 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/h8.9 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 DHCAt 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentMarch 57 to Dec. 571837001 to 837213213P6006 to P6214No. 837003 goes to Jaguars development departmentJan. 58 to Dec. 58272837214 to 837983770P6221 to P7259Jan. 59 to Dec. 59232837984 to 838612629P7264 to P8115Jan. 60 to Oct. 60158838613 to 839010398P8123 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionSeptember 1957000000 and 837014Brake piston of the rear calipers reduced from 44.4 mm to 41.3 mmVehicles with automatic transmissions receive a magnetic switch-controlled lock against rolling back on the slope.November 1957827001 and 837071Upper part of the steering column changed827001 and 83709035 Ampere fuse number 1, 2, 5 and 6 exchanged for 50 ampere fuseFebruary 1958In the future, master brake cylinders will be made of grey cast iron instead of aluminium.May 1958827011 and 837332Door armrests are introduced with a gripJune 1958827069 and 837415Switch for the blinker is moved to the steering column, away from the dashboardJuly 1958827072 and 837434Instrument panel extended by control switch for heating fan motor next to the rev counterLeaf springs of the rear axle replaced by new ones with stronger main position and modified spring eye and nylon wrapping introducedJanuary 1959Ball joints with larger carrying ball and thus larger diffraction angle introducedBrake calipers with square quick-release brake blocks introducedApril 1959827094 and 837468Venting on the fuel tank is enlarged and the overflow tray of the filling nozzle is adjusted827209 and 837662New rear bumper with closer bumper horns introducedTrunk hinges with suspension introduced827258 and 837865Ashtray moved from the door to the gearbox tunnel827340 and 838231Prism-shaped ground interior mirror (C.14920) introducedStronger alternator with 25 amperes and adapted controller introducedThe 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 838246The three screen air filters of the S version are replaced by a single air filter with paper element.827373 and 838272Mechanical rev counter replaced by electrically driven rev counterClutch-taker cylinder equipped with stronger bracketJuly 1959Low pressure reservoir for brake booster (Reservac tank) introducedJanuary 1960827505 and 838590New main brake cylinder introducedMarch 1960New connector for easier operation of the handbrakeApril 1960Dashboard 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 introducedMay 1960Brake pads Ferodo DS.5 replaced by Mintex M.33November 1960000000 and 838661Red short fibre carpet instead of red slingware introduced000000 and 838684Light brown short fibre carpet instead of light brown slingware introducedGreen short fibre carpet instead of green slingware introducedDark blue short fibre carpet instead of dark blue slingware introducedBlack short fibre carpet instead of black slingware introducedNew headlights for the U.S. export vehicles introduced, due to the new American road registration regulations.technical specificationsHere you will find the most important technical data of the Jaguar XK150 DHC, divided into the areas of engine, chassis and performance values.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke82 x 106 mm (3.4 litre engine)87 x 106 mm (3.8 litre engine)Displacement3442 cm3 (3.4 litre engine)3781 cm3 (3.8 litre engine)Performance142 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 torque285 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 ratio8:19:1CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: disc brakes with servo assistantrear: disc brakes with servo assistantTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: Triangular wishbone with rotary rod springs and hydraulic shock absorbersrear: rigid axle with leaf springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbersWheelbase2591 mmLength4496 mmWidth1638 mmHeight1397 mmDry weight1359 kgWeight1473 kgPerformanceMaximum speed195 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/h9 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)
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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.
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Jaguar XKE1 OTS
Jaguar XKE1 OTSPresent 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentAug. 61 to Dec. 613271470R1003 to R2789Jan. 62 to Dec. 623182392R2801 to R5530Jan. 63 to Dec. 63850646 to 850807162878863 to 8808071945R5542 to R7638No. 850659, 850660, 850661, 850662, 850663, 850664, 850665, 850666, 850667, 850668, 850669 remaining 11 Lightwights / No. 850677 another test vehicleJan. 64 to Aug. 64850808 to 850943136880808 to 8818871080R7641 to R8842Aug. 64 to Dec. 641E 1001 to 1E 1077771E 10001 to 1E 104404404E 1001 to 4E 1496first XKE1 (E-Type) with 4.2 liter engineJan. 65 to Dec. 651E 1078 to 1E 14343571E 10441 to 1E 1234719074E 1525 to 4E 3783Jan. 66 to Dec. 661E 1435 to 1E 17042701E 12348 to 1E 1447121244E 3795 to 4E 6206Jan. 67 to Dec. 672901E 14472 to 1E 1665221814E 6239 to 4E 8682No. 1E 1864 and No. 1E 15980 are from July/August the first vehicles without headlights double glazing, one calls the series from now on 1.5Jan. 68 to Sept. 681891E 16653 to 1E 1836617144E 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionAugust 1961850048 and 875133Splash water protection for front wheel bearingsOctober 1961New plastic round revenue stamp holder (BD.21181) - UK onlyNew chrome trim strip on the upper edge of the door, not interchangeable with the old one850090 and 875332Rear brake calipers changed for automatic adjustment of the hand brake padsStronger 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 used850104 and 875496Other cardan shaft with larger joints installedImproved water drainage from the trunk lid gutter by changing the drain tubes850137 and 875542Stronger coil springs installed, recognizable by a red marking on the inner spring850169 and 875590Other cigarette lighter (C.18638) installed, not interchangeable with the old oneNovember 1961850169 and 875591New engine pad in the rear area850179 and 875608New suspension of the mufflers and exhaust pipes on the bodyModification to the battery attachment, using two additional rubber pieces (C.19740)December1961850233 and 875859Storage of the brake and clutch pedal shaft changed850249 and 875911Storage of the accelerator pedal shaft changed850254 and 875964Brake cylinder is now made of cast iron, piston and anchor plate are now in one pieceJanuary 1962850255 and 876015New master brake cylinders with improved return spring seat are installedFuel line is shortened and fuel pump connection secured with clipNew electric tachometer is installed850291 and 876130New brake pads from Mintex M.22 instead of M.40 are installedFebruary 1962Body gets device for attaching seat beltsNew shock absorbers are installed850239 and 876485Improvement of the hinges for attaching the hood to the subframe and use of new boltsMarch 1962Installed a new compensating piece between the master brake cylinders000000 und 876665Ignition lock combined with steering wheel lock only installed for export to GermanyApril 1962850404 and 876847New spacer on the steering damperMay 1962850475Accelerator pedal is changed850475 and 876999Change to the connection between the brake pedal and servo pump, fine adjustment possible using a eccentric nutJune 1962Heel recess in the car floor (first car without "flat-floor"), body 2879 (RHD) and 2889 (LHD)850500 and 877155New signal horns are installed (C.19080 and C.19081)Protection of the rack pinion with self-locking nutsNew seals on the pivot pins connecting the rear hub carriers to the wishbone pivot axlesDoors with a new outer skin and chrome strip on the upper edge, retrofitted to earlier vehicles850527 and 877356Relocation of the rear transverse bulkhead for an extension of the seat rails by 3.8 cmJuly 1962850357 and 877431Hardtop mounts have been changed850480 and 877045New cardan shaft (C.19875) with improved bearing seals, eliminating the need for grease nipples850527 and 877355Replaced the Vulkollan fuel hose between the tank nozzle and the pump with a nylon hoseSteering 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 bulkheadAdjusted clutch master cylinder850549 and 877519New jack (C.20661) with integrated crank is includedTubular steel drive shafts are replaced with forged steel drive shafts850555 and 877567The handbrake system is changedNew reservoirs for the clutch hydraulic oil (C.19646 and C.20234) and for the brake fluid (C.19645 and C.20232)September 1962850573 and 877661New rubber pads for the battery clips (C.19506)850578 and 877736Rear brake caliper mounting changedOctober 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 878037New steering column top (C.20557) with preparation for WASO ignition/steering wheel lockNovember 1962850584 and 877964The rear wheel hubs have slinger rings as water deflectorsCable set is adapted (C.20649) as the relay for the fan motor is omitted850610 and 878302New aluminum cover on the dashboard and the center console, which is not compatible with the old oneDecember 1962------- and -------The grease nipples on the drive shafts are no longer needed, the universal joints are now permanently lubricatedFebruary 1963850649 and 878889Heat shield is changed, some vehicles are exempt
Rear engine mount rubbers now coil springs except 850653, 850654, 878986, 879005, 879024, 879049March 1963850655 and 878980Introduced brake fluid reservoir with level indicator and new watertight cap850656 and 879024New sealing of the rear wheel archesGas cap with pressure relief valve introduced
Expansion tank for cooling water adapted to the new cooling water hoseApril 1963850679 and 879132Reinforcement of the lower center strut on the rear suspension, adjustment of the rear wishbones and wishbone axle850681 and 879160New floor pan sealing, consisting of a canvas/rubber compound, under the left side of the subframeMay 1963850696 and 879292Ashtray (BD.24548) changed850708 and 879332Bushes of the anti-roll bar get a flare (C.21946)New passenger grab handles with modified attachment points installed, not interchangeable with the old oneJune 1963850713 and 879373Front 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 plate850714 and 879423Attaching a cover to the courtesy light push button switch over the door hinge000000 und 879441Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.54:1 for LHD vehicles000000 und 879461Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.31:1 for LHD vehicles850722 and 879494Modification 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 housing850724 and 879496Doors now have armrestsElimination of fan motor relay, wiring harness (C.20650) modified accordingly850730 and 879577New clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir with improved filterAugust 1963850723 and 879551New handbrake cable compensation with forked end850726 and 879551Modified operating lever for indicators and headlight flasher (C.21710) and the associated push button switch (C.22872)850735 and 879681New chrome fittings on the A pillars850737 and 879761Change to the rear part of the gearbox housing, resulting in storage space in the center armrestSeptember 1963850737 and 879821Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.31:1 (C.15222) for all countries including UK000000 und 879751Rear wheel ratio change to 3.54:1 (C.16618) on export vehicles for USA and Canada to 879808000000 und 879759Rear wheel ratio at 3.07:1 (C.18984) remains in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands850752 and 879803Center console and fold-down dashboard no longer covered with aluminum but with leather850752 and 879893Modified floor carpet in front with integrated heel support made of plasticOctober 1963850755 and 879990Modified double pipe silencer (C.21714) with corresponding rubber mountingNovember 1963850702 and 879324New tachometer (CE.1111/01) with built-in clock and dial000000 und 880026Reintroduction of rear wheel ratio to 3.54:1 (C.16618) in export vehicles for USA and Canada000000 und880166Extended windscreen wiper arms introduced, making longer windscreen wipers possible (LHD No. 10080)850767 and 880213One-piece rubber seal introduced, previously it was two-piece separate for the A pillar850768 and 880291Small hole inserted behind license plate to open trunk lid from outside in case of emergency850772 and 880412Modified carpet attachment made of plastic850779 and 880459New sealing rubber for the door on the B pillarsJanuary 1964850785 and 880562Modified ventilation of the differential housing850786 and 880615New ashtray, not interchangeable with the old one850786 and 880619Modified fuel pump with greater delivery capacityMarch 1964850787 and 880631New car radio (C.23194) with only one speaker, the new console does not fit older models850807 and 880760New reservoir for the brake fluid with protective rubber cap for the lid and level gauge850808 and 880835New brake pedal (RHD C.23091 and LHD C.23090) with better attachment and locking ring (C.23180)850809 and 880840The door trim on the inside is changed to make it easier to close the doors850811 and 880871The retaining clip for the indicator and headlight flasher switch is now welded to the steering columnApril 1964Introduction of headlights in sealed beam design for some countries850806 and 880755Improved sealing of the needle bearings and bearing seats of the drive shaft850819 and 880983The upper steering column bearing is now made from Elastollan, no longer from Vulkollan850825 and 881153New guide bushing in the lower, rear wishbone850840 and 881203New solenoid for starter (C.23612) with better splash protection850843 and 881261New door and window seals, left and right usable, partly already used earlier850857 and 881250Modified chrome panels on the top edges of the doorsMay 1964850859 and 881282New contact pin (C.22457) for the indicator switch850883 and 881438New attachment of the center rod in front of the radiator opening with rubber spacers to better protect the rodAugust 1964850889 and 881591Modified chrome strips on both sides of the windshieldOctober 1964850908 and 881697Spacer ring (C.19027) used on the upper spring plate of the rear axle springs850908 and 881706New gas cap (C.23601/1) introduced850935 and 881864New filter in the supply line to the fuel pump850935 and 881865Modified hood coverJanuary 1965-------- and ----------On all of them the opening to accommodate the car radio in the dashboard will be adjustedThe front attachments of the seat rails for the floor get a spacer1E 1040 and 1E 10338Modified seat railsMarch 1965-------- and ----------For all modified transmission housing with modified cardan tunnel cover1E 1039 and 1E 10338Improved lubrication of front suspension ball joints1E 1047 and 1E 10338Mud deflector plates introduced on the inside of the front disc brakes1E 1077 and 1E 10430Modified front calipers with inward bleeder screwsJune 19651E 1104 and 1E 10046New speedometer cable1E 1152 and 1E 10703Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.07:1 for all countries. US, Canada and Newfoundland remain at 3.54:100 0000 und1E 10740Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.54:1 ratio1E 1163 and 1E 10772Modified wiring harness due to new signal horns and connectors for the headlights1E 1165 and 1E 10754New windscreen washer system (C.25438, Lucas 58J replaces Lucas 28J) with plastic water tank1E 1178 and 1E 10784Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.07:1 translation1E 1202 and 1E 10848Modified cardan shaft tunnel and associated adjustments to the gearbox cover1E 1226 and 1E 10958The 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 modificationsSeptember 19651E 1253 and 1E 11049Modified engine ventilation1E 1286 and 1E 11118Modified end parts on the dashboard and center consoleNovember 19651E 1235 and 1E 11166Modified rack and pinion steering gear in a new housing1E 1293 and 1E 11121New rear shock absorbers (C.25951)1E 1334 and 1E 11158New seal between rear wheel well and rear bulkhead1E 1377 and 1E 11364New rear coil springs (C.25939)March 19661E 1387 and 1E 11547Additional mud flaps on the front frame1E 1409 and 1E 11715Tires 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 tiresThe eight-tooth wheel in the steering gear is replaced by a seven-tooth wheel1E 1413 and 1E 11741The 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 system1E 1458 and 1E 12034New steering column topSeptember 19661E 1431 and 1E 12170Modified radiator fan thermostat1E 1458 and 1E 12034New lever switch for indicator and low beam (C.25256)1E 1465 and 1E 12522Modified air filter including bracket1E 1479 and 1E 12580Bonnet, front fenders, shock absorbers and heater intake are now identical to those of the 2+2 models1E 1484 and 1E 12638Rubber grommets inserted on the contacts of the brake fluid and handbrake warning lamp to prevent short circuits1E 1490 and 1E 12688Is now delivered with a sun visor1E 1490 and 1E 12693Rubber ring fitted to coil spring of rear engine mount1E 1498 and 1E 12717The illumination color on the instruments and switches changes from blue to greenDecember 19661E 1545 and 1E 12965Exhaust system in the engine area equipped with a heat shield1E 1561 and 1E 13011New 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 cylinderIn the future, the silencer will no longer be welded to the pipes but attached with clampsMarch 19671E 1607 and 1E 13206Bulkhead paneling on the top right now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminum1E 1658 and 1E 13387Other types of glass are used on the windshield1E 1686 and 1E 13589New gear lever cuff (artificial leather instead of rubber bellows)
Adaptation of the gearbox and transmission tunnel cover1E 1686 and 1E 13725Bulkhead paneling above center now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminumJuly 1967Vehicles for US export now also equipped with hazard warning lights00 0000 und 1E 13805Indicator lamp of the hazard warning lights gets a new insert (C.27599)1E 1690 and 1E 13847The tailpipe is no longer screwed to the exhaust, but is attached via a welded sheet metal strip1E 1693 and 1E 13952Changed the drain for rainwater in the doors1E 1724 and 1E 13151Various 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 plug1E 1763 and 1E 15110New rear wheel carrier (stub axle)January 19681E 1712 and 1E 14583Modified trim strip with new rubber guides (BD.17001/1) introduced for the radiator opening1E 1864 and 1E 15889Changed the front inner hood area to allow better access to the headlightsJuly 1968Engine compression ratio now 9:11E 1814 and 1E 15487Chrome wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs1E 1853 and 1E 15753Painted wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs1E 1896 and 1E 16010New fuel filter introduced with larger flow area1E 1905 and 1E 16057The filter element in the fuel filter is changed from gauze to fiberglass1E 1920 and 1E 16099Approval of Dunlop SP Sport tyres. USA exports are delivered with whitewall tires as standard1E 1926 and 1E 16127Drive axles now with grease nipples to better supply the joints with grease1E 2051New cooling systemtechnical specificationsHere 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.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke87 x 106 mm (3.8 liter engine)92 x 106 mm (4.2 liter engine)Displacement3781 cm3 (3.8 liter engine)4235 cm3 (4.2 litre engine)Performance197 kw at 5500 rpmmaximum torque353 Nm at 4000 rpm (3.8 liter engine)384 Nm at 4000 rpm (4.2 liter engine)Compression ratio9:18:1 (on request)CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: disc brakes with servo assistantrear: disc brakes with servo assistant internalTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear (3.8 liter engine), fully synchronized (4.2 liter engine),Transfer via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: double wishbones with torsion bar springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll barsrear: wishbone with tapered roller bearing and swivel joint connected by anti-roll barsin addition, double struts with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.Wheelbase2438 mmLength4458 mmWidth1657 mmHeight1194 mmDry weight---- kgWeight1250 kg (3.8 liter engine)1280 kg (4.2 liter engine)PerformanceMaximum speed242 km/h (3.8 litre engine)241 km/h (4.2 litre engine)Acceleration 0–100 km/h7.1 sec (3.8 liter engine)7.0 sec (4.2 liter engine) -
Jaguar XKE1 FHC
Jaguar XKE1 FHCThe 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*CommentAug. 61 to Dec. 61860001 to 860138138885001 to 885398396V1001 to V1528No. 885001 scrapped after tests / No. 885003 goes to the development department as a body (not counted)Jan. 62 to Dec. 62860139 to 861051913885399 to 8880342636V1586 to V5111Jan. 63 to Dec. 63861052 to 861433382888035 to 8897511717V5120 to V7194No. 888169 Lightweight Competition CoupéJan. 64 to Aug. 643661121V7227 to V8687No. 861705 first test car with 4.2 litre engineAug. 64 to Dec. 641E 20001 to 1E 201381381E 30001 to 1E 304534534E 20005 to 4E 20596first XKE1 (E-Type) with 4.2 liter engineJan. 65 to Dec. 6510161E 30454 to 1E 3247320204E 20598 to 4E 23637No. 1E 30635 Conversion for Raymond Loewy / No. 1E 21103 Conversion to dual headlights by the company Abbey Panels for the 6th Earl of CawdorJan. 66 to Dec. 661E 21155 to 1E 2147231815984E 23651 to 4E 25580Jan. 67 to Dec. 671E 21473 to 1E 217432711E 34072 to 1E 349839124E 25564 to 4E 26773No. 1E 21584 and No. 1E 34583 are from July/August the first vehicles without headlights double glazing, one calls the series from now on 1.5Jan. 68 to Sept. 681E 21744 to 1E 219582151E 34984 to 1E 358148314E 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionOctober 1961860005 and 885015Rear brake calipers changed for automatic adjustment of the hand brake pads860005 and 885021Stronger 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 usedOther cardan shaft with larger joints installed860007 and 885033Improved water drainage from the trunk lid gutter by changing the drain tubesStronger coil springs installed, recognizable by a red marking on the inner springOther cigarette lighter (C.18638) installed, not interchangeable with the old oneNovember 1961New engine pad in the rear areaNew suspension of the mufflers and exhaust pipes on the body860013 and 885086Modification to the battery attachment, using two additional rubber pieces (C.19740)December1961860021 and 885105Storage of the brake and clutch pedal shaft changedStorage of the accelerator pedal shaft changed860023 and 885143Brake cylinder is now made of cast iron, piston and anchor plate are now in one pieceJanuary 1962860027 and 885156New master brake cylinders with improved return spring seat are installed860027 and 885161Fuel line is shortened and fuel pump connection secured with clipNew electric tachometer is installed860033 and 885210New brake pads from Mintex M.22 instead of M.40 are installedFebruary 1962860113 and 885318Body gets device for attaching seat beltsNew shock absorbers are installed860139 and 885385Improvement of the hinges for attaching the hood to the subframe and use of new boltsMarch 1962000000 and 885567Ignition lock combined with steering wheel lock only installed for export to Germany860193 and 885572Installed a new compensating piece between the master brake cylinders860195 and 885585The anchoring of the rear side window locking lever is now bolted to the frame instead of solderedApril 1962860232 and 885736New spacer on the steering damperMay 1962------- and -------For all an electrically heated rear window is now available860375Accelerator pedal is changed860375 and 885871Change to the connection between the brake pedal and servo pump, fine adjustment possible using a eccentric nutJune 1962860176 and 885504Heel recess in the car floor (first car without "flat-floor"), body 1635 (RHD) and 1647 (LHD)860426 and 886046Protection of the rack pinion with self-locking nuts860436 and 885971New signal horns are installed (C.19080 and C.19081)New seals on the pivot pins connecting the rear hub carriers to the wishbone pivot axles860479 and 886014Modified 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 886093Relocation of the rear transverse bulkhead for an extension of the seat rails by 3.8 cmJuly 1962860387 and 885888New cardan shaft (C.19875) with improved bearing seals, eliminating the need for grease nipples860581 and 886089The stops of the sliders on the trunk floor and the rubber buffers on the tailgate have been changed860584 and 886059Replaced the Vulkollan fuel hose between the tank nozzle and the pump with a nylon hose860647 and 886214Steering 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 bulkhead860647 and 886219Adjusted clutch master cylinder860661 and 886247New jack (C.20661) with integrated crank is included860658 and 886247Tubular steel drive shafts are replaced with forged steel drive shafts860664 and 886263The handbrake system is changed860678 and 886283New reservoirs for the clutch hydraulic oil (C.19646 and C.20234) and for the brake fluid (C.19645 and C.20232)September 1962860723 and 886382New rubber pads for the battery clips (C.19506)860741 and 886456Rear brake caliper mounting changedOctober 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 886754New steering column top (C.20557) with preparation for WASO ignition/steering wheel lockNovember 1962860833 and 886686The rear wheel hubs have slinger rings as water deflectorsCable set is adapted (C.20649) as the relay for the fan motor is omitted860913 and 887132New aluminum cover on the dashboard and the center console, which is not compatible with the old oneDecember 1962------- and -------The grease nipples on the drive shafts are no longer needed, the universal joints are now permanently lubricatedThe tailgate strut is changedFebruary 1963861057 and 888067New interior mirror (C.20697)Heat shield is changed, some vehicles are exempt
Rear engine mount rubbers now coil springs except 861087, 888238March 1963861086 and 888185Introduced brake fluid reservoir with level indicator and new watertight cap861091 and 888241Gas cap with pressure relief valve introduced
Expansion tank for cooling water adapted to the new cooling water hoseApril 1963861106 and 888327Reinforcement of the lower center strut on the rear suspension, adjustment of the rear wishbones and wishbone axleNew floor pan sealing, consisting of a canvas/rubber compound, under the left side of the subframeMay 1963Ashtray (BD.24548) changed861172 and 888560Bushes of the anti-roll bar get a flare (C.21946)861175 and 888567New passenger grab handles with modified attachment points installed, not interchangeable with the old oneJune 1963861178 and 888612Front 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 plate861179 and 888658Attaching a cover to the courtesy light push button switch over the door hinge861179 and 888659Modifications to the tailgate trim000000 and888673Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.54:1 for LHD vehicles000000 and888695Modification of the differential gear carrier for 3.31:1 for LHD vehicles861185 and 888706Modification 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 housing861189 and 888698Doors now have armrests861187Elimination of fan motor relay, wiring harness (C.20650) modified accordingly861204 and 888791New clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir with improved filterAugust 1963861093 and 888257New one-piece mat (BD.25664) for the trunk instead of the two-piece ones861099 and 888302Various interior changes such as new closures for the vent windows or paneling of the B pillar861198 and 888767Modified operating lever for indicators and headlight flasher (C.21710) and the associated push button switch (C.22872)861203 and 888760New handbrake cable compensation with forked end861216 and 888859Change to the rear part of the gearbox housing, resulting in storage space in the center armrest861219 and 888886New chrome fittings on the A pillarsSeptember 1963861226 and 889003Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.31:1 (C.15222) for all countries including UKRear wheel ratio change to 3.54:1 (C.16618) on export vehicles for USA and Canada to 888994000000 and888967Rear wheel ratio at 3.07:1 (C.18984) remains in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands861254 and 889030Center console and fold-down dashboard no longer covered with aluminum but with leatherModified floor carpet in front with integrated heel support made of plasticOctober 1963861271 and 889096Modified double pipe silencer (C.21714) with corresponding rubber mountingNovember 1963861169 and 888543New tachometer (CE.1111/01) with built-in clock and dialReintroduction of rear wheel ratio to 3.54:1 (C.16618) in export vehicles for USA and Canada861275 and 889135Extended windscreen wiper arms introduced, making longer windscreen wipers possible (RHD No. 10079 and LHD No. 10080)861295 and 889236One-piece rubber seal introduced, replaces the separate ones for A pillar and roof eaves861325 and 889347Modified carpet attachment made of plastic861342 and 889375New sealing rubber for the door on the B pillarsJanuary 1964861364 and 889452Modified ventilation of the differential housingNew ashtray, not interchangeable with the old one861386 and 889510Modified fuel pump with greater delivery capacityMarch 1964861389 and 889526New car radio (C.23194) with only one speaker, the new console does not fit older models861427 and 889697New reservoir for the brake fluid with protective rubber cap for the lid and level gaugeNew 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 doors861461 and 889820The retaining clip for the indicator and headlight flasher switch is now welded to the steering columnApril 1964000000 and889527Introduction of headlights in sealed beam design for some countries861424 and 889689Improved sealing of the needle bearings and bearing seats of the drive shaft861481 and 889967The upper steering column bearing is now made from Elastollan, no longer from Vulkollan861521 and 890171New guide bushing in the lower, rear wishbone861550 and 890235New solenoid for starter (C.23612) with better splash protection861557 and 890251New door and window seals, left and right usable, partly already used earlierMay 1964861605 and 890318New contact pin (C.22457) for the indicator switchModified side panels of the trunk floor861662 and 890488New attachment of the center rod in front of the radiator opening with rubber spacers to better protect the rodOctober 1964861720 and 890715Spacer ring (C.19027) used on the upper spring plate of the rear axle springs861723 and 890722New gas cap (C.23601/1) introduced861781 and 890848New filter in the supply line to the fuel pumpJanuary 1965---------- and ----------On all of them the opening to accommodate the car radio in the dashboard will be adjusted1E 20080 and 1E 30252The front attachments of the seat rails for the floor get a spacer1E 20098 and 1E 30293Modified seat railsMarch 1965---------- and ----------For all modified transmission housing with modified cardan tunnel cover1E 20098 and 1E 30292Improved lubrication of front suspension ball joints1E 20100 and 1E 30302Mud deflector plates introduced on the inside of the front disc brakes1E 20117 and 1E 30402Changed interior1E 20137 and 1E 30443Modified front calipers with inward bleeder screwsJune 19651E 20208 and 1E 30034New speedometer cable1E 20329 and 1E 30772Rear wheel ratio changed to 3.07:1 for all countries. US, Canada and Newfoundland remain at 3.54:100 00000 and1E 30807Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.54:1 ratio1E 20363 and 1E 30857Modified wiring harness due to new signal horns and connectors for the headlights1E 20371 and 1E 30825New windscreen washer system (C.25438, Lucas 58J replaces Lucas 28J) with plastic water tank1E 20397 and 1E 30862Modified drive shaft with cast drive flanges for 3.07:1 translation1E 20502 and 1E 30890Modified cardan shaft tunnel and associated adjustments to the gearbox cover1E 20612 and 1E 30912The gearbox housing gets an opening on the right side for access to the speedometer drive1E 20612 and 1E 30982New left hand heater pipe (C.25408) and associated dashboard modificationsSeptember 19651E 20692 and 1E 31078Modified engine ventilation1E 20753 and 1E 31171Modified end parts on the dashboard and center consoleNovember 19651E 20633 and 1E 31244Modified rack and pinion steering gear in a new housing1E 20763 and 1E 31177New rear shock absorbers (C.25951)Self-locking tailgate stand1E 20900 and 1E 31527New rear coil springs (C.25939)March 19661E 20937 and 1E 31779Additional mud flaps on the front frame1E 20939 and 1E 31788The passenger's sun visor now has a vanity mirror1E 20953 and 1E 31920The window frame seal is now made of rubber instead of felt1E 20978 and 1E 32009Tires 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 tires1E 20993 and 1E 31765The eight-tooth wheel in the steering gear is replaced by a seven-tooth wheel1E 21000 and 1E 32010The 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 system1E 21207 and 1E 32201New steering column topSeptember 19661E 21134 and 1E 32268Modified folding wall in the trunk area1E 21140 and 1E 32316Modified radiator fan thermostat1E 21207 and 1E 32201New lever switch for indicator and low beam (C.25256)1E 21215 and 1E 32597Modified air filter including bracket1E 21228 and 1E 32632Bonnet, front fenders, shock absorbers and heater intake are now identical to those of the 2+2 models1E 21235 and 1E 32667Rubber grommets inserted on the contacts of the brake fluid and handbrake warning lamp to prevent short circuits1E 21254 and 1E 32685Rubber ring fitted to coil spring of rear engine mount1E 21266 and 1E 32692The illumination color on the instruments and switches changes from blue to green1E 21312 and 1E 32766New window guides in the doorsDecember 19661E 21335 and 1E 32888Exhaust system in the engine area equipped with a heat shield1E 21342 and 1E 32942New 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 cylinder1E 21380 and 1E 33120In the future, the silencer will no longer be welded to the pipes but attached with clampsMarch 19671E 21388 and 1E 33150Bulkhead paneling on the top right now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminumOther types of glass are used on the windshield1E 21442 and 1E 33549New gear lever cuff (artificial leather instead of rubber bellows)
Adaptation of the gearbox and transmission tunnel cover1E 21443 and 1E 33644Bulkhead paneling above center now made of hard fiber material instead of rexin-coated aluminumJuly 196700 00000 and1E 32194Vehicles for US export now also equipped with hazard warning lights1E 21223 and 1E 32609Vehicles with existing rear window heating receive an integrated indicator light at the switchIndicator lamp of the hazard warning lights gets a new insert (C.27599)1E 21451 and 1E 33709The tailpipe is no longer screwed to the exhaust, but is attached via a welded sheet metal strip1E 21451 and 1E 33775Changed the drain for rainwater in the doors1E 21481 and 1E 33091Various 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 plug1E 21489 and 1E 34303New rear wheel carrier (stub axle)January 19681E 21473 and 1E 34147Modified trim strip with new rubber guides (BD.17001/1) introduced for the radiator opening1E 21584 and 1E 34550Changed the front inner hood area to allow better access to the headlightsJuly 1968Engine compression ratio now 9:11E 21518 and 1E 34339Chrome wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs1E 21579 and 1E 34458Painted wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs1E 21629 and 1E 34634New fuel filter introduced with larger flow areaThe filter element in the fuel filter is changed from gauze to fiberglass1E 21669 and 1E 34847Approval of Dunlop SP Sport tyres. USA exports are delivered with whitewall tires as standard1E 21669 and 1E 34851Drive axles now with grease nipples to better supply the joints with grease1E 21807New cooling systemtechnical specificationsHere 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.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke87 x 106 mm (3.8 liter engine)92 x 106 mm (4.2 liter engine)Displacement3781 cm3 (3.8 liter engine)4235 cm3 (4.2 litre engine)Performance197 kw at 5500 rpmmaximum torque353 Nm at 4000 rpm (3.8 liter engine)384 Nm at 4000 rpm (4.2 liter engine)Compression ratio9:18:1 (on request)CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: disc brakes with servo assistantrear: disc brakes with servo assistant internalTransmission4 gear, synchronized from 2nd gear (3.8 liter engine), fully synchronized (4.2 liter engine),Transfer via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: double wishbones with torsion bar springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll barsrear: wishbone with tapered roller bearing and swivel joint connected by anti-roll barsin addition, double struts with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.Wheelbase2438 mmLength4458 mmWidth1657 mmHeight1219 mmDry weight---- kgWeight1270 kg (3.8 liter engine)1300 kg (4.2 liter engine)PerformanceMaximum speed242 km/h (3.8 litre engine)241 km/h (4.2 litre engine)Acceleration 0–100 km/h6.9 sec (3.8 liter engine)7.0 sec (4.2 liter engine) -
Jaguar XKE1 FHC 2X2
Jaguar XKE1 FHC 2X2The 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 numbersFrom 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.BuiltChassis No. RHDQuantityChassis No. LHDQuantityBody No.*Engine No.*CommentSept. 65 to Dec. 651E 50001 to 1E 500202094E 50006 to 4E 500187E 50012 to 7E 50021Jan. 66 to Dec. 666551E 75010 to 1E 769859764E 50019 to 4E 526737E 50023 to 7E 526491E 75032 converted to RoadsterJan. 67 to Dec. 671E 50676 to 1E 511164411E 76986 to 1E 778598744E 52675 to 4E 539487E 52658 to 7E 53934No. 1E 50975 and No. 1E 77709 are the first vehicles of the series 1.5 from July/AugustJan. 68 to Sept. 681E 51117 to 1E 513792631E 77860 to 1E 7922113624E 53886 to 4E 556057E 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 productionOver 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.Modifiedfrom Model (RHD / LHD)DescriptionSeptember 19661E 50008 and 1E 75075Rubber grommets inserted on the contacts of the brake fluid and handbrake warning lamp to prevent short circuits1E 50157 and 1E 76001Modified radiator fan thermostatDecember 19661E 50122 and 1E 75863Attachment of the chrome trim strips on the doors changed1E 50156 and 1E 75992In the future, the silencer will no longer be welded to the pipes but attached with clampsMarch 1967New gear lever cuff (artificial leather instead of rubber bellows)
Adaptation of the gearbox and transmission tunnel coverJuly 19671E 50001 and 1E 75001Vehicles with existing rear window heating receive an integrated indicator light at the switch00 00000 and1E 76922Indicator lamp of the hazard warning lights gets a new insert (C.27599)1E 50641 and 1E 76934The tailpipe is no longer screwed to the exhaust, but is attached via a welded sheet metal stripUpper part of the rear seat backrest upholstery changedJanuary 19681E 50710 and 1E 77047Modified trim strip with new rubber guides (BD.17001/1) introduced for the radiator opening1E 50975 and 1E 77645Changed the front inner hood area to allow better access to the headlightsJuly 1968Engine compression ratio now 9:11E 50681 and 1E 77377Modified dashboard shelf with protective bead1E 50875 and 1E 77407Front torsion bar spring with thicker diameter1E 50912 and 1E 77475Chrome wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs1E 50972 and 1E 77602Painted wire spoke wheels are now fitted with forged steel hubs1E 51017 and 1E 77695New fuel filter introduced with larger throughput area1E 51043 and 1E 77701The filter element in the fuel filter is changed from gauze to fiberglass1E 51059 and 1E 77705Approval of Dunlop SP Sport tyres. USA exports are delivered with whitewall tires as standardDrive axles now with grease nipples to better supply the joints with greaseNew cooling systemtechnical specificationsHere 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.EngineTypeInline 6 cylinder 4 stroke engineDrivetwo overhead camshafts, which are driven by chainValvesValve angle 70o, hanging valvesBore x Stroke92 x 106 mmDisplacement4235 cm3Performance197 kw at 5500 rpmmaximum torque384 Nm at 4000 rpmCompression ratio9:18:1 (on request)CoolingWaterChassisBrakefront: disc brakes with servo assistantrear: disc brakes with servo assistant internalTransmission4 gear, fully synchronized or 3 stages, automatic, transmission via cardan shaft to the rear axleSuspensionfront: double wishbones with torsion bar springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll barsrear: wishbone with tapered roller bearing and swivel joint connected by anti-roll barsin addition, double struts with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.Wheelbase2667 mmLength4458 mmWidth1683 mmHeight1283 mmDry weight---- kgWeight1370 kgPerformanceMaximum speed218 km/h (automatic)223 km/h (switch)Acceleration 0–100 km/h8.9 sec (automatic)7.6 sec (switch)
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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.
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Jaguar XKE2 OTS
Jaguar XKE2 OTSThe 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.
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Jaguar XKE2 FHC
Jaguar XKE2 FHCSeries 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.
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Jaguar XKE2 FHC 2X2
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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.
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Jaguar XKE3 OTS
Jaguar XKE3 OTSThe 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.
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Jaguar XKE3 FHC 2X2
Jaguar XKE3 FHC 2X2The 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.
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