Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of cylinders: 12
Engine capacity: 5.300 cc

Jaguar E-Type S III V12 2+2 - Manual

Chassis number - 1S71585
Engine number - 7S2766SB
Body number - 4S51777
Gearbox number - KL-785
Exterior color - Old English White
Interior color - Black
Electric open roof
Date of delivery - 2 March 1972

Story

The changes were aesthetic as well as mechanical (wider track), but it was the introduction of the 5.3-litre V12 engine that was specific on this series. The large engine is accompanied by a larger radiator grille. The block was very modern for its time, breaking with the classic 'long stroke' and cast iron block of the six-cylinder engines. Well maintained, it is more reliable. The smoothness of the engine compared to the six-cylinder engine is surprisingly good and the acceleration is very powerful.

The 3 Series was based exclusively on the longer wheelbase 2+2 version as the automatic transmission was also available on both roadster and coupe 2+2 versions. The long chassis and weight gain, although the V12 was no heavier than the XK engine, gives a more civilized but still sporty character depending on the drive, especially with the rare mechanical gearbox versions, which are sought after for this.

This is a really nice exemplar to own and drive.

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