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Jaguar E-type: generations and engines

The Jaguar E-type was built from 1961 to 1975 in 3 generations, with 13 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1961–1975
Generations3
Engine versions13
Power173–276 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Convertible
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Jaguar E-type generations

  1. 1961–1975

    Jaguar E-Type

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 173–269 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1961–1975

    Jaguar E-type Convertible

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 173–276 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1966–1975

    Jaguar E-type 2+2

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 173–276 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Jaguar E-type engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Jaguar E-Type1961–1975 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.8 (Series1) (265 hp)1961–1964Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)
4.2 (Series 1) (265 hp)1964–1968Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)
4.2 (Series2) (269 hp)1968–1971Gasoline269 hp (198 kW)
4.2 (Series3) (173 hp)1971–1975Gasoline173 hp (127 kW)
Jaguar E-type Convertible1961–1975 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.8 (Series1) (265 hp)1961–1964Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)
4.2 (Series 1) (265 hp)1964–1968Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)
4.2 (Series2) (269 hp)1968–1971Gasoline269 hp (198 kW)
4.2 (Series3) (173 hp)1971–1975Gasoline173 hp (127 kW)
V12 5.3 (Series3) (276 hp)1971–1975Gasoline276 hp (203 kW)
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