{"id":493928,"date":"2014-07-01T00:12:47","date_gmt":"2014-07-01T07:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=11065"},"modified":"2024-03-18T20:59:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T20:59:20","slug":"jaguar-to-offer-new-lightweight-e-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/jaguar-to-offer-new-lightweight-e-type\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguar to Offer New Lightweight E-Type"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jaguar is to build six perfect reproductions of the original, race-bred Lightweight E-Type that was created in 1963. The new cars are being dubbed the \u201cmissing\u201d six vehicles from the brand\u2019s Lightweight E-Type project, which originally started in February 1963 with the objective of building 18 \u201cSpecial GT E-Type Cars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Only 12 of the aluminum-bodied Lightweight E-type vehicles were eventually built, the last in 1964, the remaining six designated chassis numbers have lain dormant, until now.<\/p>\n

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Photo: James Lincoln<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The new cars will be hand-built, in-house by Jaguar. Each car will be constructed to the exact specifications of their original 1960s forebears\u2014including the 3.8-liter, straight-six engine.<\/p>\n

The Lightweight carried approximately 250 pounds less weight than a standard E-Type, thanks to its all-aluminum body and engine block, a lack of interior trim and exterior chrome work and a host of further weight-saving features including lightweight, hand-operated side windows.<\/p>\n

Jaguar expects high demand for the six Lightweight E-Types. Established Jaguar collectors, especially those with historic raceing interests, will be prioritized among those potential customers who express interest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jaguar is to build six perfect reproductions of the original, race-bred Lightweight E-Type that was created in 1963. The new cars are being dubbed the \u201cmissing\u201d six vehicles from the brand\u2019s Lightweight E-Type project, which originally started in February 1963 with the objective of building 18 \u201cSpecial GT E-Type Cars.\u201d Only 12 of the aluminum-bodied Lightweight E-type vehicles were eventually built, the last in 1964, the remaining six designated chassis numbers have lain dormant, until now. 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