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1961 Jaguar E-Type
| The only car with three windshield wipers |
Although it dates back to 1961, its design still captivates people today. Again and again in the history of model cars, there are
such successful examples that make it difficult for their successors to measure up. The price of the car goes up when the next model is released. A well-known example would be the TR 6, which is also British. In
other respects as well, the Jaguar E has a bit of a diva's temperament, for example when it comes to its susceptibility to breakdowns and fixing them.
| Not always the most reliable |
You can already get a sense of the monocoque construction when you see how almost the entire front body panel folds forward, exposing the engine. Unfortunately, this only works to a certain extent, because otherwise the
nose would scrape the ground. To compensate, the tailgate opens to the left. Originally, a six-cylinder in-line engine with a 3.8
liters of displacement, which was replaced in 1964 by a 4.2-liter engine with similar power ratings but more torque at lower RPMs. In 1971, the highlight was the 5.4-liter 12-cylinder engine with 201 kW (276 PS) at 5,850
rpm. For this, it had to be lengthened again at the front, which had already been done in 1966 via the rear wheelbase. Two emergency seats were installed in the two-seater here. In 1964, the Jaguar E-Type was joined by a
racing version and, toward the end of its production run, by a convertible (Roadster).
| Engine hood made up of 13 individual parts |
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