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1972 Jaguar E-type Series 3

The Jaguar E-type, sometimes known as the XK-E, in production from 1961 to 1975 was the successor to the XK 150 model. The E-type was produced in three different distinction during its 15-year production period, the series 1 from 1961 to 1968, series 2 1968 to 1971, and series 3 1971 to 1975. The Series 3, also sometimes known as the Jaguar V-12, was designed with an even larger 5.3-liter Jaguar V12 engine. The Series 3 was originally given a larger engine to help it compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, with 270+ horsepower, a top speed of135, and a 0-60 time of 6.8seconds the Series 3 becamequite the competitors in speed world. The Series 3 combined an all new type of performance, with the driver focused style of the E series, a car that could compete off the track and on. The E-type Series 3 became a staple of the Jaguar company a vehicle that became a marque car for Jaguar.

The Jaguar company first appeared on the car market scene in 1922 as the
Swallow Sidecar Company, found by William Lyons and William Walmsley in
Britain, England. After buying out his partner in 1934 Lyons formed the
S.S. Cars Limited, and the name jaguar first appeared on the scene in
1935 as a car model name, the SS Jaguar 100. On March 23, 1945, the
shareholders and William Lyons decided to change the name of the company
from S.S. Cars Limited to Jaguar Cars Limited, the changing of the name
was done to help distinguish it from the competition. Although
production and orders did not cease it was significantly halted because
of the war effort of England in the 1940's. At the time Jaguar had
customers waiting for vehicles but because of strict regulations by
England's central planning committee, materials such as steel, were hard
to come by and car production was slowed. At this time Jaguar was being
built with independent bodies being built independent third-party
manufacturers, and continued this practice into the 1960's.

During the 50's and 60's Jaguar began producing series of successful sports car. Known for their high performance, conspicuous look, and success on the racetrack winning the Le Mans 24-hour race on several occasions. Jaguars success came with the progress of their twin-cam straight six-cylinder engine, despite low octane rating. During the 50's vehicles were offered with three different piston configurations that altered the octane level of the engine from low, medium, and high. Jaguar facing financial struggles and an uncertainty of the future, Lyons sold the company to British Motor Corporation and formed British Motor Holdings limited. After little attention was given to Jaguar, and very limited capital to aid in development of Jaguar products the company was again sold during the Thatcher administration of to a private company in 1984. During the 1980's Jaguar made significant strides in terms of engineering and production that had previously prevented them from selling more cars. Sir John Egan helped develop overall quality, increase production rates, increase delivery efficiency, and cut overall company costs. Jaguar began to catch the public's eye again with more moderate pricing across the board and an overall increase in performance.

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