40th anniversary of the E-type........
Discussion
a8hex said:
Hmmm, interesting point of view.
I wonder whether this quote was taken out of context?
Not at all. The JDC magazine ran a detailed article on the V12 engine which slated it in no uncertain terms. As I recall the author summarised that the engine had compromised every car it was fitted to.I wonder whether this quote was taken out of context?
mph said:
a8hex said:
Hmmm, interesting point of view.
I wonder whether this quote was taken out of context?
Not at all. The JDC magazine ran a detailed article on the V12 engine which slated it in no uncertain terms. As I recall the author summarised that the engine had compromised every car it was fitted to.I wonder whether this quote was taken out of context?
The V12 made the E a GT and not a Sports Car.
The XJ-S/XJS always was a GT.
The XJ was designed to take it.
The XJ40 was designed not to take a Rover V8 under any circumstances and if that meant no V12 then that was a price that had to be paid.
The X300 was back to being able to accommodate it as they'd fixed the XJ40 by the end.
I wonder where I can find a copy of the article. Should make for an interesting read.
Another view would mark it out as one of the world's greatest engines. It was designed to provide a silky smooth experience which I believe it does to an extent no other V12 has achieved.
a8hex said:
Another view would mark it out as one of the world's greatest engines. It was designed to provide a silky smooth experience which I believe it does to an extent no other V12 has achieved.
I'm with you on that, it also powered a LeMans winner or two. The engine was a fantastic acheivement for such a small company and it certainly made BMW and Mercedes sit up at the time.I can't help you with the article as I threw my copy away in disgust and I was surprised it passed the editorial stage.
The author obviously fancies himself as the new LJK Setright, but the only thing he has in common with that great writer is a long beard. IMHO of course.
mph said:
The author obviously fancies himself as the new LJK Setright, but the only thing he has in common with that great writer is a long beard. IMHO of course.
Well I obviously don't know the author, but aiming to be the new LJK Setright is aiming pretty damn hi. Always the first thing I read in Car. Didn't always agree but loved the way he wrote and the way he'd present his argument.a8hex said:
mph said:
But it was a lousy engine anyway - according to the Jaguar Drivers Club technical expert.
Hmmm, interesting point of view.I wonder whether this quote was taken out of context?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FoExi1yxI&pla...
fareaster said:
I remember reading a copy of (I think) Automotive news 10/15 years ago and seeing this line advertised for sale. It didn´t specifically say it was the Jaguar V12 line but it was pretty obvious it was.
Anybody know where it went?
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