DiscoverCars.Com

Jaguar E-Type resurrected with two special models after 50 years

-
Jaguar E-Type Classic

Jaguar has built two special examples of the E-type 50 years after the final example of the original car rolled off the line in Coventry, UK. Jaguar’s in-house historic vehicles division, Jaguar Classic, has used original blueprints to build these models for a client in Southeast Asia.

  1. Reborn E-type based on Series I drophead coupes
  2. 3.8-litre straight six now gets EFI, more power
  3. Only two units built for a Southeast Asian client

Jaguar E-type reborn: classic yet modern

Designed to original Series I E-type specification but inspired by the run-out Series III Commemorative Edition, these are the only 'new' E-types to leave the Jaguar Classic workshop, said the firm.

Both units are E-type drophead coupes, one finished in Signet Green and the other in Opal Black – both variations of colour schemes that were on the options list in 1974. They draw their power from the 3.8-litre straight six that powered the E-type from 1961-1964, but with a few modern additions: electronic fuel injection in place of the original's triple SU carbs; and a 5-speed manual, rather than the original's 4-speed. Jaguar has not given a power figure, but it will no doubt be more than the Series I's 268hp.

There are other subtle modernisation measures inside, where creature comforts like a Bluetooth radio and heated windscreen have been 'discretely' integrated in a bid to enhance usability.

In keeping with their highly exclusive positioning, the Commemorative E-types are also fitted with hand-woven Bridge of Weir tan leather seats, an aluminium centre console engraved with an original E-type design blueprint and knurled silver toggle switches on the dashboard. Meanwhile, renowned Birmingham jewellery firm Deakin & Francis has refinished the 'growler' badges in 18-carat gold and mother-of-pearl. Each unit of the Reborn E-type took over 2,000 hours to build, said the firm.

The Commemorative E-Types arrive not long after Jaguar ended production of the GT's spiritual successor, the F-Type. The XE and XF saloons have been retired, too, as has the E-Pace crossover, and the final units of the F-Pace SUV will roll down the line in Solihull over the coming weeks.

Jaguar will reveal a concept for its first new-era electric car – a sleek, luxurious GT – in December but will have no new cars on sale for around a year after that, instead focusing on aftersales and brand-positioning activities as it ramps up for an all-out electric reinvention in 2026.

Also See:

Mercedes S Class gets new features, colours

BMW Skytop roadster to enter limited production



from Autocar India https://ift.tt/UitwvOT

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

550hp BMW M3 CS is the most powerful M3 yet

-
Image
BMW has taken the wraps off its most powerful M3 ever, the F80 M3 CS, which is even more powerful than the BMW M3 competition. The BMW M3 CS will be sold in sedan bodystyle only and in limited numbers worldwide.  BMW M3 sedan gets 550hp twin-turbo petrol Does 0-100kph in 3.4 seconds Gets BMW’s xDrive AWD tech with selectable RWD BMW M3 CS: design and interior  The M3 CS is set apart from the M3 Competition visually by a raft of design tweaks, such as an angrier-looking, open front grille designed to match the front end of BMW’s GT4-spec M4 racer. Gaping air intakes round off the new-look nose. These are joined by a host of items that enhance aerodynamics, such as a wide front splitter and a lipped rear spoiler. It gets special V-spoke gold wheels – 19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the rear – shod with track-focused tyres. The M compound brakes come with red calipers, while carbon-ceramic brakes are also available. The interior broadly matches that of the M3 Competition, w
Read more

Electric Volvo S90 replacement specifications leaked

-
Image
Details have emerged of Volvo 's new flagship electric saloon – a model internally codenamed as the V551, but expected to take the ES90 name when it goes on sale in 2025. The model will be produced at a factory owned and operated by Volvo’s parent company Geely in China, as revealed in a photograph and specifications leaked by the company’s board, beginning in May 2024. All-electric ES90 sedan to share underpinnings with EX90 SUV Will come with 111kWh battery pack with up to 600km range Will rival the likes of Mercedes EQE sedan and BMW i5 A photograph published to Volvo's employee intranet shows members of Volvo’s production team in Zhejiang huddled around signs that read “Volvo Cars V551 First VP Car Celebration” and “Confidential Top Secret". The reference to VP stands for 'Verification Prototype'. The car, however, is completely obscured from view, ahead of an expected unveiling in the coming months.   Volvo electric sedan specifications leaked The lux
Read more

TVS’ scooter market share increases in the April-January period

-
Image
After seeing a sustained slowdown for over two years, India's scooter market is finally recovering. As per the wholesale numbers, released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), a total of 43,61,347 units were dispatched in the April 2022 to January 2023 period. This is an increase of 9,79,594 units or a 29 percent year-on-year increase - April 2021-January 2022 was 33,81,753 units. Petrol scooter OEMs market share: details The top five OEMs account for 41,35,615 units or 95 percent of the total but dissect this further and the top three players – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), TVS Motor Company and Suzuki – cumulatively have 36,69,244 units or 84 percent of the industry numbers. While these three have each recorded over 20 percent growth, the fastest growth (at 50 percent) comes from TVS, which is reflected in its 24 percent market share, up from 20.42 percent a year ago. Scooter market leader HMSI with 20,43,993 units has recorded 24 percent grow
Read more