E-Type 4.2-Liter (United Kingdom, 1968)

The second generation of the E-Type was manufactured from 1968 to 1970, basically consisting on a designing and interior upgrade. Quite a good number of changes were made from the first E-Type to the second, especially in order to meet the more and more strict safety and emission directives.   The most distinctive trait from the second series model is its open headlights, opposite the previous covered ones. In terms of performance, the second E-Type is a bit less quick than the first one, due to slight horsepower and top speed reduction, which results from the U.S.’ safety laws.

The series II E-Type came with a front, longitudinally mounted engine, with a 4.2L displacement. Still a rear-wheel drive model, it produces 265 hp and reaches a top speed of 151 mi/h (243 km/h). It comes with a 4-speed manual transmission.

Made of a central steel monocoque and a tubular front subframe.   Platform
  Suspension Independent front suspension includes wishbones, torsion bars, telescopic dampers and an anti-roll bar. The rear suspension is built with lower wishbones, upper driveshaft links, radius arms, coil springs over dampers and an anti-roll bar too.   Steering Rack-and-pinion steering, with optional power steering   Brakes Servo-assisted all-wheels disc brakes, including inboard mounted rear discs brakes.

The second series of the E-Type was available in FHC (Fixed Head Coupe), OTS (Roadster/convertible) and 2+2 versions. Most noticeable modifications to the body design include open headlights with no glass covers, a wrap-around rear bumper, relocation of several lights and an enlarged “mouth” to better cool the engine.