Vehicle Description
The E-Type Series III was introduced in 1971, with a new 5.3 Liter
twelve cylinder Jaguar V12 engine, uprated brakes and standard
power steering. Optionally automatic transmission, wire wheels and
air conditioning were available. The brand new V12 engine was
originally developed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans! It was equipped
with four (4) Zenith carburettors. The final engine was claimed to
produce 203 kW (272 horse power), more torque, and a 0-60 mph
acceleration of less than 7 seconds.
The newly used longer wheelbase now offered significantly more room
in all directions. The Series III is easily identifiable by the
large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres,
exhaust tips and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a
V12.
Cars for the US market were fitted with large projecting rubber
bumper over-riders (in 1973 these were on front, in 1974 both front
and rear) to meet local 5 mph (8 km/h) impact regulations, but
those on European models were considerably smaller. US models also
have side indicator repeats on the front wings.
The Jaguar factory claimed that fitting a set of Jaguar XJ12 saloon
steel-braced radial-ply tyres to a V12 E-Type raised the top speed
by as much as 8 mph. The production car was fitted with
textile-braced radial ply tyres. This fact was reported by the
editor of The Motor magazine in the long-term test of his E-type
edition dated 4 August 1973, who ran a V12 fixed head for a
while.
Robson lists production at 15,290.
Series 3 production numbers 7,990 OTS
This is a wonderful running and driving example. Original color
combination in classic British Racing Green with Biscuit. Rebuilt
carburetors, brakes and runs perfectly! Very desirable 4-speed
manual transmission withn wire wheels and air conditioning. What
more could you ask for! The LAST of the E-Type Jaguars.
