What does flat floor E-Type mean?

What does flat floor E-Type mean?

The 1961 Flat Floor is the very first production E-Type. It had a 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine inherited from the Jaguar XK150 with triple SU carburettors, fully independent suspension and disc brakes all around. The earlier “Flat Floor” cars have external bonnet latches and all leather upholstery.

What do you need to know about an E Type Jaguar?

1. Rust – Actually, this could be all five things to know. Rust, rust, rust, rust and more rust. E-Types were built before anyone gave much thought to rust prevention. And unless yours was put up for the winter and/or thoroughly Waxoyled, the E-Type’s complex monocoque tub can present myriad frightening problems.

Can a Jaguar E-Type’s III overheat?

Overheating- Any E-type, particularly the S IIIs makes a fair bit of heat under the bonnet. Get stuck in traffic on a warm day on the M1 and you’ll likely boil. Not fun. An aluminium radiator and electric fans lets to laugh at the prospect of overheating. 4.

Which is the best E type to buy?

There’s a lot of snobbery about covered headlights, and about 2+2s not looking as good – but to the average man in the street, an E-type is an E-type, and from behind the wheel, a 2+2 Series 2 is the most comfortable and practical E-type of all.

When did the Jaguar E-Type S1 come out?

1961 Mar E-type launched at Geneva as 3.8 roadster and fixed-head coupé Oct Internal bonnet locking replaces outside locks 1962 Feb Lowered floors replace flat floor 1964 Oct 4.2 replaces 3.8: more torque, better brakes and seats, alternator replaces dynamo, Jaguar ’box replaces Moss, black vinyl dash

Is the Jaguar E-Type S1 in good condition?

Jaguar E-type S1 Coup 1966 Matching numbers The Jaguar E-type Series 1 that we offer for sale is in good driver condition. This… More The Jaguar E-Type Roadster is considered one of the most beautiful vehicles ever produced among classic car enthusiasts. Our vehicle is finished with a… More

Is it worth investing in a Jaguar E-Type?

Given that the values of collector cars, and of Jaguar E-Types in particular, has been quite volatile, it is really rather risky to invest a lot of money into a rare “flat-floor” Series 1 E-Type expecting it to increase in value. Values go up and down and an old classic car is only going to be worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it.

When did the Jaguar E-type come out?

Introduced in 3.8-litre form in May 1961, the Jaguar E-Type caused a major sensation when it appeared, with instantly classic lines and 150mph top… More The E-Type design owed much to that of the racing D-Type, a monocoque tub forming the main structure while a tubular spaceframe extended forwards…

What’s the maximum rev for a Jaguar E-Type?

The maximum safe rev limit for standard 6-cylinder 3.8-litre E-Type engines is 5,500 rpm. The later 4.2-Litre units had a red marking on the rev counter from just 5,000 rpm. Both test cars must have reached or exceeded 6,000 rpm in top gear when on road test in 1961.