The E-Type, also known as the XKE, is Jaguar’s most iconic sports car and one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. It first made its debut for the 1961 model year and ended production in 1975. The above model is a Series 2 E-Type from 1968 to 1971, which will be the main focus of this post. Powering the Series 2 E-Type is a 4.2-liter six-cylinder producing 246 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. Both the horsepower and torque figures of the Series 2 are downgrades from the Series 1 models. Compared to the Series 1, the E-Type Series 2 loses the glass headlight covers and gains a wraparound rear bumper, a larger grille, twin electric fans near the engine, and bigger front turn signals. In addition, the taillights have been re-positioned below the bumpers on the Series 2 models compared to being above the bumpers on the original E-Type models. Its interior is typical of that of a classic British sports car, consisting of a large wooden and aluminum three-spoke steering wheel, leather bucket seats, and several analog gauges, buttons, and switches. Power steering and air conditioning were optional on the E-Type, which were often seen as premium features on vehicles back in the day. In general, the Jaguar E-Type is an incredible classic sports car, and I am in awe of its beauty and sophistication no matter what series model it is.
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