Jaguar E-Type Restomod Gets The Go To Match The Show

Any Jaguar E-Type aficionado worth their salt knows that the earlier 3.8 and 4.2-liter straight-six models have long enjoyed the majority of attention from collectors and enthusiasts over the years compared to the Series 3 V12 variants. These later cars were an altogether softer offering, their smooth power delivery was undeniable, but most came fitted with power-sapping automatic transmissions which made them perform more like a long-legged GT rather than a responsive sports car. One customer decided that he wanted the best of both worlds and commissioned British specialists E-Type UK tocreate him a custom Series 3 like no other.

The original carb-fed 5.3-litre V12 fitted to the Series 3 reputedly produced around 250 hp, which isnot all that impressive nowadays, and a fair number of these horses would undoubtedly have escaped in the 44 years since it left the production line. To rectify matters, the team added their bespoke downdraft fuel-injection system and upgraded the ECU and throttle bodies too. A capacity increase to 6.1-liters helped contribute to thedyno-tested 284 hpat the wheels while the custom-made velocity stacks and 12-branch exhaust system added the necessary aural accompaniment. The brakes, steering rack and suspension were also comprehensively upgraded. This V12 E-Type is fitted with an aluminum 5-speed manual transmission with gearing to take advantage of the upgraded powerplant.