Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Jaguar E-Type

Posted By: Libros de texto para educación - September 11, 2012


Jaguar E-Type (1966)

The Jaguar E-Type, also known as the Jaguar XK-E, is a British sports car that was produced by the Jaguar Cars Ltd. from 1961 to 1975. The E-Type was designed by Malcolm Sayer and is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic cars of all time. The E-Type was based on the Jaguar D-Type racing car and was intended to be a more practical and road-going version of the race car.

The E-Type featured a sleek and aerodynamic design, with a long hood and a short rear deck. The car was also known for its distinctive front grille and round headlights. The E-Type's design was also praised for its excellent aerodynamics, which helped to improve its performance and handling.

The E-Type was powered by a 3.8-liter or 4.2-liter straight-six engine, which produced around 265 horsepower. The car featured a four-speed manual transmission and was able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in around 7 seconds. The E-Type's top speed was around 150 mph. The car featured a rear-wheel drive layout and was considered a well-handling car for its time.

The E-Type was also known for its luxurious interior, which featured high-quality materials such as leather and wood. The car was also equipped with many advanced features for its time, including power windows and a power-assisted steering. The E-Type's spacious cabin was designed to accommodate two passengers in comfort and luxury.

The Jaguar E-Type was extremely well-received upon its release, being praised for its style, performance, and luxury. It became an instant classic and was considered as one of the most beautiful cars ever made. It was also considered as one of the best performance cars of its time. The E-Type was also a commercial success and remained in production for 14 years, with over 70,000 units produced. Today, the E-Type remains one of the most sought-after and collectible cars.

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