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Jaguar E1A

Production: 05/1957

Production Type: Concept

Produced: 1

About Jaguar E1A

Inspired by the company's success at the Le Mans 24 hr through the 1950s, Jaguar's racing department was given the brief to use D-Type style construction to build a road-going sports car, replacing the XK150. The first prototype known as E1A stood for E-Type car number 1 and the A reffed to it’s aluminum monocoque body. The E1A, featured a monocoque design designed in 1957 by William Heynes Technical Director and Chief Engineer, Jaguar's fully independent rear suspension and the well proven "XK" engine. The car was used solely for factory testing and was never formally released to the public.

Jaguar E1A Technical Specification

Engine
2.4 L (2483 с.с.) – 112 bhp, 89.5 kW, 193 PS @ 5750 rpm

Transmission
4-Speed Manual

Acceleration

Body Style
Open Two-seater (OTS) / Roadster

Dimensions
Length:
4,320 mm / 170.1 in
Width:
1600 mm / 60 in
Height:

Wheelbase

Weight
813 kg / 1,792 lb

Jaguar E1A Photogallery

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