1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II Coupe

In 1969 the E-Type was dramatically changed to Series II Specification which included US-regulated higher and uncovered headlights along with upgrades such as a larger air intake on the bonnet and better brakes.

The Series II marked the first major outward revisions of the car since its introduction in 1961. Along with the larger air intake and headlights, the rear featured larger lights below the bumper.

Federal cars destined for the US and Canadian markets received twin Stromberg carburetors.

Total production of Series II coupes was 4,855 cars with just 1,070 made in right hand drive.

typeSeries Production Car
built atCoventry, England
price $$ 4,855
engineInline-6
positionFront, Longitudinal
aspirationNatural
ignitionLucas Distributor & Coil
block materialCast Iron w/Aluminum Cylinder Head
valvetrainChain-Driven DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feedDual Stromberg ot Tripple SU Carburetors Carburetors
displacement4235 cc / 258.4 in³
bore92 mm / 3.62 in
stroke106 mm / 4.17 in
power197.6 kw / 265.0 bhp @ 5400 rpm
specific output62.57 bhp per litre
bhp/weight201.21 bhp per tonne
body / frameUnitary Steel Monocoque w/Front Steel Subframe
driven wheelsRWD
wheel type72-Spoke Knock-Off Wire Wheels
front tires185×15 Dunlop
rear tires185×15 Dunlop
front brakesDunlop Discs w/Servo Assist
rear brakesDunlop Discs w/Servo Assist
steeringRack & Pinion w/Optional Assist
f suspensionWishbones w/Torsion Bars, Hydrualic Telescopic Dampers
r suspensionHalf Shafts w/Transverse Links, Twin Coil Springs, Hydrualic Telescopic Dampers
curb weight1317 kg / 2900 lbs
transmission4-Speed Manual
tran clutchBorg & Beck Dry Plate
final drive3.07:1