Jaguar

 

Jaguar-- This manufacturer offered unequaled value for the money


Jaguar XK120 1948-1954XK120 1948-1954 production: 12,078 units Aluminum body roadster, Jaguar only planned to sell 240 units but it’s price, performance and looks caused quite a stir, which led Jaguar to reengineer the car with a steel body. The car will do 0-60 in 10 seconds. Jaguar couldn’t make them fast enough. A drophead coupe was offered also starting in 1953.

 


Jaguar C Type 1951-1953C Type 1951-1953 production: 53 units A reworked XK120(c) for racing with a more streamlined body. The first 3 units produced were Jaguar’s entries in the 1951 Le Mans and one of them won!

 

 


Jaguar XK140 1954-1957XK140 1954-1957 production: 8884 units This updated 120 offered 3 models- the roadster, coupe, and drophead coupe. Overdrive was an option and some late models had automatic transmission, larger bumpers and roomier interior. The car would do 0-60 in 8.4 seconds. It was also better handling and had better brakes than the 120, with less of a tendency to overheat.

 


Jaguar XK150 1957-1961XK150 1957-1961 production: 9395 units This, the last XK sportscar, was heavier than previous models but also the most popular. Available in roadster, coupe and drophead coupe. Automatic transmission was a popular option as most of the cars came to the U.S. It also had disc brakes on all 4 wheels.

 


Jaguar XKSS 1957XKSS 1957 production: 16 units This car was built using surplus D Type parts from racing. It has an aluminum body with disc brakes on all 4. Advanced aerodynamics, the fastest and best handling of its day. Only 16 were built due to a factory fire.

 

 


Jasguar E Type 3.8 Convertible 1961-1964E Type 3.8 1961-1964 production: 15,490 units An icon of the 1960’s with new independent suspension. The car would do 0-60 in 7.2 seconds. Jasguar E Type 3.8 Coupe 1961-1964Available in roadster and coupe. Unfortunately, rust would become a big problem.

 

 

 


Jaguar Lightweight E Type 1962-1964Lightweight E Type 1962-1964 production: 15 units These were special cars for selected buyers used to race. An aluminum body, 5 speed gearbox, D Type cylinder head, fuel injection by Lucas, improved brakes. Each one was hand made to the buyers specs.

 

 


Jaguar E Type 4.2 1965-1968E Type 4.2 1965-1968 production: 17,320 units Roadsters were 9550 units and coupes 7770 units Most of these came to the U.S. and had more comfortable seats, radial tires and a 4 speed gearbox.

 

 


Jaguar E Type 4.2 2+2 1966-1968E Type 4.2 2+2 1966-1968 production: 5600 units E Type style for the entire family, although it has a very small rear seat area. Made only as a coupe with a 6 cylinder engine and automatic transmission.

 

 


Jaguar E Type 4.2 Series II 1969-1971E Type 4.2 Series II 1969-1971 production: 18,808 units Performance was restored by the first mass produced V12 engine in over 20 years. 5343cc engine would do 0-60 in 6.8 seconds. power steering was standard and an automatic transmission was an option.

 


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