Jaguar E-Type (United Kingdom, 1971-1975)

The third series of the E-Type came out in 1971, powered by a fresh new V12 engine and returning to the high speeds of before. The company added its first ever V12 to the E-Type as a way of stating even further its sports potency. The body style versions available were reduced to only 2: convertible and 2+2 coupé.   Production of the E-Type would ultimately end in 1975 and the cars from the third generation are considered to be the rarest of all that remain.

The series III is built with a 5.3L, naturally aspirated, front-mounted engine, which produces around 276 hp and reaches a top speed of 150 mi/h (241 km/h). With a 4-speed manual transmission, this continues to be a rear-wheel drive model.

The frame for this V12-powered car is build in steel monocoque.   Platform
  Suspension Front suspension: wishbones, torsion bars, telescopic dampers and an anti-roll bar Rear suspension: hubs located by driveshaft and lower transverse links, double coil springs over dampers and an anti-roll bar.   Steering Standard rack-and-pinion power steering   Brakes All-wheels servo-assisted vented discs.

As previously mentioned, there were only 2 body versions available for the third series of the E-Type, which were the convertible and the 2+2 coupé. Exterior elements that can clearly identify the V12-powered E-Type are the slightly bigger front grill and a rear badge that tells that it’s a V12-engined car. Body construction is based on an aluminum block and head.