E-Type UK, a British firm specializing in E-Type
restorations, completely reworked this 1974 E-Type Series 3 and turned it into
a beauty.
The firm added a set of stainless steel bumpers, without the
godawful rubber extensions, front and rear. E-Type UK also added extended
louvers to the hood, opened up a channel for additional airflow, and installed
a set of one-off 16-inch Turino wheels to provide just enough flash.
The changes go more than skin deep.Notably, the standard
5.3-liter V-12 engine now displaces 6.1 liters and makes 288 horsepower at
the rear wheels. To achieve the performance gains, the firm created a bespoke
fuel injection system with Jenvy throttle bodies, an Emerald ECU, and a custom
wiring harness. The car's newfound power exits through a custom stainless steel
exhaust system. It's all driven through a new 5-speed manual transmission with
ratios chosen to specifically complement the upgraded engine.
After testing, the shop believes its creation could be the
highest-output E-Type Series 3 in the world.
LED lighting is used generously throughout the interior and
exterior. The E-Type's exterior lights are now full LEDs complete with daytime
running lights.
Inside, the doors and footwell lights are swapped for modern
LEDs, too, and a glowing red "start" button caps off the
modern-meets-classic lighting motif. The leather for the interior is all
custom, though the seats are based on XJS seats, and they are heated. The
mirrors are now electrically adjustable, and a modern surround-sound audio
system with iPod and Bluetooth connectivity brings the cabin up to date.
It's unclear who will take possession of the car now, but
E-Type UK said the car is for an overseas customer, which could mean the buyer
is in the U.S. Whoever gets this one, he or she certainly has specific, and
elegant, tastes.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118054_british-firm-unveils-jaguar-e-type-restomod-with-6-1-liter-v-12
by Sean Szymkowski
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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