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Aside from being the one the most iconic cars ever made, the E-Type also achieved 150 mph in both Autocar and Motor magazines. These initial figures had companies like Ferrari scrambling to make sure there next generation supercar could match the E-Type, but none matched the presence and style of the Jaguar.

The body was similar to the style of the successful D-Type, and it was worthy successor to the XK line.

In 1964 Jaguar updated the engine to 4.2 liters which had notcably more torque but retained the 150 mph top speed. With it's all synchomesh gearbox, improved brake servo, clutch and electrical cooling system, the 4.2 became and still is the most saught E-Type. Additional refinements included better seats, revised dashboard, armrests and a storage compartment on the transmission tunnel.