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Jaguar E-Type (XKE)
#5 • Royaume-Uni • 1961 - 1974 • Icône Classique

Jaguar E-Type (XKE)

The Most Beautiful Car in the World

La Jaguar E-Type (XKE) est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 3.8L / 4.2L XK Inline-6 de 265 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

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  • Called 'most beautiful car ever made' by Enzo Ferrari
  • 150 mph performance at affordable price
  • Aerodynamic monocoque chassis from Le Mans D-Type

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

The development of the Jaguar E-Type (XKE) (1961 - 1974) represents a watershed moment for Jaguar and the automotive industry. Engineered in United Kingdom during the 1950s-1960s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 3.8L / 4.2L XK Inline-6 paired with a 4-speed manual allowed it to reach 241 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (6.9s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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