RE: Driven (But Mainly Drooled On): Jaguar E-type
Discussion
Andrew[MG] said:
I think we need a PH review of one of these bad boys http://www.eaglegb.com
comedy pricing, though ...
dinkel said:
I'm sure fitting in can be helped a bit. A mate has a S1 DHC and is 1.86 m: fits like a glove.
Fits like a glove? When completely standard it really doesn't, at least not when your proportioned as I am...I'm about 1,90 m, so driving the (S1) E is a mixed pleasure at first. But after a few (milli?)seconds you forget the crappy driving position and just enjoy the pace, the sound and the view over the long bonnet. What a car!
With the suspension and everything else sorted, it can make life really hard for a lot (and I mean A LOT) of modern cars. They just can't keep up...
Klassiekerrally said:
With the suspension and everything else sorted, it can make life really hard for a lot (and I mean A LOT) of modern cars. They just can't keep up...
I would hazard a guess that a modern hot hatch will hammer an E Type down a B road. And I don't think it would be far behind in a straight line.NoelWatson said:
J4CKO said:
I used to drive my father in laws S3 V12, ok, it was novelty, it felt very special but it was frankly, a bit rubbish.
Nice and grunty if not truly fast, pulled from few revs in any of its four gears, gearbox was direct if agricultural in operation. the brakes were woeful and the steering gave you no clue what the front wheels were doing, I am not into car magazine cliches but "devoid of feel" summed it up. It had an epic thirst, I mean, to use another cliche "you could watch the needle go down" and generally it never ran 100 percent (migth just be that example I guess) but it always seemed to get hot and bothered in traffic.
I drove the Classic Car Club's car and agree with the above. Can I add minimal ground clearance to the list of faults.Nice and grunty if not truly fast, pulled from few revs in any of its four gears, gearbox was direct if agricultural in operation. the brakes were woeful and the steering gave you no clue what the front wheels were doing, I am not into car magazine cliches but "devoid of feel" summed it up. It had an epic thirst, I mean, to use another cliche "you could watch the needle go down" and generally it never ran 100 percent (migth just be that example I guess) but it always seemed to get hot and bothered in traffic.
NoelWatson said:
Klassiekerrally said:
With the suspension and everything else sorted, it can make life really hard for a lot (and I mean A LOT) of modern cars. They just can't keep up...
I would hazard a guess that a modern hot hatch will hammer an E Type down a B road. And I don't think it would be far behind in a straight line.SAndals said:
NoelWatson said:
Klassiekerrally said:
With the suspension and everything else sorted, it can make life really hard for a lot (and I mean A LOT) of modern cars. They just can't keep up...
I would hazard a guess that a modern hot hatch will hammer an E Type down a B road. And I don't think it would be far behind in a straight line.NoelWatson said:
I would hazard a guess that a modern hot hatch will hammer an E Type down a B road. And I don't think it would be far behind in a straight line.
I think you'd be wrong. I've passengered with my brother in an E-type and if you know the car they do go rather quicker than you'd think. Sure moderns might have longer legs at the top end, but that's because they're geared for efficiency. And I'd still place my money on the E-type for long distance fast cruising.
When the E-types weak areas get looked at (a bit like the Eagle rebuilt cars) the results speak for themselves... look at the Top Gear track lap time.
Rich
richw_82 said:
NoelWatson said:
I would hazard a guess that a modern hot hatch will hammer an E Type down a B road. And I don't think it would be far behind in a straight line.
I think you'd be wrong. I've passengered with my brother in an E-type and if you know the car they do go rather quicker than you'd think. Next year the E-type will be 50 years old. I am lucky enough to own one (a series 1 2+2) which I hope will be fully restored in time for all the events next year. Expect to see a few E-Types around in 2011.
In terms of performance the E-type is really a great GT car. Not really so sporty in terms of handling but it can eat miles like no other, even today.
I sympathise with people over 5'10" as they must either modify the seats (easily possible) or give up the dream of driving one in comfort.
It is definately a work of art, even in the hidden places. Like others suggest, a more sporty car should also be bought if you want to keep up on the B-Roads.
Neil
In terms of performance the E-type is really a great GT car. Not really so sporty in terms of handling but it can eat miles like no other, even today.
I sympathise with people over 5'10" as they must either modify the seats (easily possible) or give up the dream of driving one in comfort.
It is definately a work of art, even in the hidden places. Like others suggest, a more sporty car should also be bought if you want to keep up on the B-Roads.
Neil
NoelWatson said:
richw_82 said:
NoelWatson said:
I would hazard a guess that a modern hot hatch will hammer an E Type down a B road. And I don't think it would be far behind in a straight line.
I think you'd be wrong. I've passengered with my brother in an E-type and if you know the car they do go rather quicker than you'd think. Seeing as you have an R26R, which is a limited model and more or less a racing car, a better comparison would be between your car and a lightweight E-type.
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