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Using lessons learned from the XJ13 engine, Jaguar developed the Series III E-Type's V-12 to maintain their customary level of power in the face of ever-stiffer emissions regulations.


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The Jaguar V12 engine is a family of internal combustion V12 engines with a common block design, that were mass-produced by Jaguar Cars for a quarter of a century, from 1971 to 1997, mostly as 5.3‑litres, but later also as 6‑litres, and 7‑litre versions that were deployed in racing.


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Jaguar had developed a rather glorious 5.3-litre V12 engine intended for the XJ12. But fitting it in the E-type first was a handy way of proving its reliability. With 272bhp on tap, it was a wonderful way of guiding the E-type through its twilight years.


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THE JAGUAR V12 ENGINE. XJ-S and Saloon - 5.3 and 6 litre. V12 Types.. A version of the TT EXTRACTOR system is also available for the V12 E Type but this is only available as a complete system because the centre silencer can no longer be used. Special rear boxes had to be developed to achieve an appropriate blend of performance and noise.


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The final S3 instalment of the E-type arrived in 1971, sporting a new 5.3-litre V12 engine - Jaguar's first - and thus completed its transition from sports car to grand tourer.


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Jaguar E-type. The production V12 was simpler than the one in the XJ13, with just two camshafts, but slightly larger at 5.3 litres. Reportedly, its debut in the 1971 E-type was due to management caution. The XJ was another option, but fitting Jaguar's first new engine in 23 years to a relatively high-volume saloon car was considered too risky.


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V12 E Type with EFI from an XJS. I publish a guide (available as a PDF download for £25) for carrying out this conversion and I can program the ECU to suit the earlier engine. I can also provide upgraded induction systems and exhaust systems to lift the car's appeal and performance still more. 2. Upgrading the Fuel Injection System.


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03/31/2023 Buyer's Guides In This Article Category: Buyer's Guides Make: Jaguar Model: E type Year: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Twelve cylinders. In the automotive numbers game, that's very nearly top of the pops, a Classic-era throwback that blends smoothness, performance, and prestige in equal measures.


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V12 Engine 1971 - 1997 Although Jaguar had experimented with a V12 design during the early 1950s, it was not until 1971 that the engine became a production reality. Quad-cam V12 engine Note the XK engine cylinder heads and cam covers


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In competition, the V12 had a remarkable career, from the domination of the Group 44 E-type in America, through the ill-fated Broadspeed Coupe, XJS in European Touring Cars, and a return to Le Mans with a 7.0-litre capacity, and two more wins in 1988 and 1990, taking Jaguar's tally to seven outright victories.


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E-Type. Jaguar E-Type V12 is a car that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Its 12 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 5.3 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 241 bhp (244 PS/180 kW.


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What engine is in Jaguar E Type V12? The Jaguar E Type V12 has a V 12, Petrol engine with 5344 cm3 / 326.1 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 1971 Jaguar E Type V12 have? The 1971 Jaguar E Type V12 has 276 PS / 272 bhp / 203 kW. How much does a Jaguar E Type V12 weighs? The Jaguar E Type V12 weighs 1565 Kg / 3450 lbs.


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ENGINE. The big V12 engine is less desirable than 3.8- or 4.2-litre variants due to extra weight upsetting the E-type's handling, but also because it has a prodigious thirst. All told though, the 5.3-litre engine is a great piece of engineering that is capable of lasting much longer than its smaller relations.


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Jaguar XJ12 engine, which followed on in 1972. The remarkable success of the XJ6, deliveries are still lagging up to 18 months behind orders, has confounded the critics. It is this continuing high level of demand which has clearly led to the decision to use the V12 as an alternative power unit in the E type only, at least at this time.


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The V12 E-type is a consummate cruiser, the engine delivering a huge spread of torque that makes the gearbox almost superfluous - yet it can accelerate faster than any earlier E-type when needed, and only inferior aerodynamics make its top speed marginally lower. It's reliable if well maintained, too - albeit thirsty. Bodywork


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Powertrain specs E Type V12 competition Jaguar E-type 3.8 vs Jaguar E-type 4.2 vs Jaguar E-Type S3 Roadster vs Jaguar E Type V12 Renault Alpine A110 1600S vs Jaguar E Type V12 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T vs Jaguar E Type V12 Lancia Stratos HF vs Jaguar E Type V12 More Jaguar cars 174 1992 Jaguar XJ220 549 ps, 1470 kg