Jaguar E-type V12 convertible 1971-74 specifications

Engine
V12, dohc
Bore & Stroke: 87mm x 106 mm
Displacement: 3,781cc
Compression ratio: 9 to 1
Carburettors: 4
Power output: 265bhp at 6,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 143mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 6.8secs
O.F.C.: 15.2mpg

Transmission
RWD, 4-speed manual, syncromesh on top 3 ratios, Borg-Warner automatic option

Construction
Steel monocoque with square tube subframe at front, pressed steel subframe at rear

Steering
Rack and pinion,

Brakes
Discs all round, inboard mounted at rear servo assisted

Wheels
Knock-on 15 in wire wheels with Dunlop R15 93H tyres

Suspension
Front: Independent with torsion bars, wishbones, anti roll bar
Rear: Independent, double spring/shock units, tranverse lower links, longitudinal radius arms

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft 9in
Track - front: 4ft 6.4in
Track - rear: 4ft 5.4in
Overall length: 15ft 4.5in
Overall width: 5ft 6.1in
Overall height: 4ft 0.1in
Ground clearance: 5.5in
Kerb weight: 30.2cwt

Series III Production 1971-74
Convertible: 7,990 2+2 Coupes: 7,297
Total all series III: 15.287