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Background text lists the race tracks where Jaguar has competed. These include: TOUR DE FRANCE, LE MANS, DUNDROD, R.A.C. RALLY, ALPINE RALLY, TULIP RALLY, LIEGE-ROME-LIEGE, TOUR D'ALGERIE, MONTLHERY, SPA, NURBURGRING, SILVERSTONE, GOODWOOD, OULTON, AINTREE, SEBRING, WATKINS GLEN, MONTE CARLO RALLY.
Background of Fame
behind the Jaguar 'E' Type G.T. (Grand Touring) Models. Developed from
the famous 'C' and 'D' Type Sports Racing Cars with their illustrious
records of successes on the racetracks of the world, the 'E' Type G.T. Models
are presented as elegent and luxuriously appointed road vehicles having an
outstanding road performance and incorporating very many features derived
from the vast store of experience gained in international competition events.
Thus the monococque form of construction incorporating a steel, stressed
shell body with sub-frames for engine and rear components, stems directly
from the famous 'C' and 'D' Types, whilst an entirely new development is
the unique system of independent rear suspension which is the result of many
years of research and trial.
The power unit is the world famous XK 'S' Type 3.8 litre twin overhead
camshafts per engine, with three carburetters, which produce 265 horsepower
and affords a road performance in which ultra rapid acceleration and high
maximum speeds are matched by superlative braking power and the
highest degree of controlability. Together, these attributes invest the
'E' Type G.T. with and extraordinarily high factor of safety.
A study of the complete specification contained in this catalogue will
reveal that, in every particular, from basic principles to minute
details, the Jaguar 'E' Type G.T. is, in truth, the most advanced
sports car in the world.
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