The 'E' Type Forum

For those interested in Jaguar history, and what might have been, I
have come across this very interesting article on the Austin-Rover
website, of all places. Much of the stuff about the E replacement
has appeared elsewhere , but I have never before seen such a full
account of the difficulties which put paid to the V8 engine which
was two-thirds of the V12, and the inline six which was one block of the V12

The link is http://austin-rover.co.uk/

then click on updates and scroll down to 14 November 2009 - I can't make a direct link work

Great article Christopher. I will add the link to The Library.

Tip: When you get to the site click on 'The Cars' and then 'E-Type'. For the engine article click on 'Jaguar XJ6' and then 'The Development Story'.

Here is a mock up of the 8 cylinder engine:


"By late 1965, Jaguar was testing 60 degree V8s. That year, a 3.3-litre V8 with Lucas fuel injection produced 235bhp at 6500rpm, (as much as the later 3980cc AJ6 engine of 1990). In 1967, a 3560cc unit with twin SU carburettors produced 204bhp at 5750rpm. However, producing acceptable torque figures was proving problematic. There's no data on whether the V8s were twin- or quad-cam units. "

Thanks Chris!!

That is a really interesting article. I very much appreciate your sharing it.

Cheers,

Larry