Performance Review: Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 - [1971]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Jaguar E Type Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1971. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 ZR2 Stingray 7.4 V8 Convertible and the 1971 Ford Mustang 351 5.8 V8 Convertible.This particular Jaguar E Type has a 5344cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The E Type shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the E Type's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1499 kgs (3304 lbs) this makes the Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Jaguar E Type shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 5344cc 24V V12 engine produces 272 bhp (202 kW) @ 5850 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 304 lb-ft (412.1 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar E Type you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 4Motion 2.0 Turbo (206.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar E Type.

The Jaguar E Type has a Power to weight ratio of 181.4 bhp per ton and 202.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1971 E Type competing with the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 4Motion 2.0 Turbo (206.3 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur V8 (206.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar E Type generating around 202.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Porsche Macan 3.0 Diesel S Sport (227.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Lamborghini Miura P4000 SV (227.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this made the Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 as fast as the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the or the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (6.80 secs). This Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 is also faster than the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the E Type and the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar E Type on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.43 secs @ 94.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs), the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (14.37 secs), and the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 Performance Pack (14.38 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1971 version of the Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 has a maximum speed of 142mph.

Top Speed of the 1971 E Type equals the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 then how about the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 mph), the 2004 BMW X5 4.8is V8 (153 mph), or the 2002 Dodge Neon 2.4 SRT-4 (153 mph).

Related Links:

1971 E Type Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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