2011 Jaguar E-Type Speedster

Appearance the world’s most exclusive hand built car – the E-Type Speedster Lightweight – an authentic Jaguar E-Type from the 1960s reworked with more muscular styling which has been shown by Eagle. and taking place at Syon House in west London on 22nd-24th June, 2011.

Eagle has a global reputation as an E-Type specialist, and offers an unparalleled collection of magnificent E-Types for sale, ranging from the earliest original specification dealer launch examples through to fully developed cars.

Beneath the Speedster Lightweight’s jaw-droppingly beautiful body, every component has been thoughtfully and skilfully reworked, improved and often lightened resulting in a handmade automotive masterpiece with a weight of just 1000kg. The technical tour de force is the original Lightweight E-Type based aluminium 4.7 litre fuel injected engine and aluminium drive train. While retaining an external appearance identical to the original, they enable the car to offer a power- to- weight ratio matching that of the very latest Porsche 911 Turbo.

Jaguar E-Type Speedster Lightweight Specification :

    * Engine: 4.7 litre, aluminium in line 6 cylinder, longitudinal front mounted
    * Cylinder head: Aluminium twin cam big valve.
    * Max power: 310bhp @ 4800rpm
    * Max Torque: 340lb ft @ 3600rpm
    * Fuelling: Fuel injection with individual throttle bodies and ECU
    * Transmission: Aluminium 5 speed gearbox, aluminium Power Lock differential
    * Suspension: Independent wishbones, 6 high tech adjustable dampers, anti roll bars and rear radius arms
    * Brakes: 315mm/280mm drilled and vented discs, Aluminium 4 pot calipers, servo assistance
    * Steering: Rack and pinion
    * Wheels: 6 x 16 front, 7.5 x 16 rear, aluminium rims with stainless steel spokes
    * Tyres: 225/55 x 16 front, 245/55 x 16 rear
    * Weight: 1008kg dry
    * 0-60mph: under 5 seconds
    * Top speed: 160mph plus
    * Height: 1000mm
    * Length: 4260mm
    * Width: 1740mm

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