Series 1.5

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Series 1.5 is an interim, late-1960s version of the Jaguar E-Type that bridged the early Series 1 and later Series 2 models with a mix of design and mechanical updates.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Jaguar E-Type variant
sports car
assemblyLocation Coventry, England NERFINISHED
bodyStyle 2+2 coupé
Fixed Head Coupé
Open Two-Seater
brakeSystem upgraded braking components compared with early Series 1
category classic car
collector car
chassis monocoque with front subframe
collectability considered relatively rare compared with main Series 1 and Series 2 runs
coolingSystem revised cooling system compared with early Series 1
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
designChange collapsible steering column on many markets
different cam covers compared with early Series 1
larger front indicators compared with early Series 1
open headlights without glass covers
revised headlamp placement closer to front of bonnet opening
revised rear lights on some cars, but not full Series 2 units
revised rocker switches on dashboard replacing many toggle switches
revised seats with more support
doorCount 2
emissionsChange introduced emissions-related detuning for U.S. market
engineDisplacement 4.2-litre
engineType inline-six engine
era late 1960s
fuelSystem triple SU carburettors (on many non-U.S. cars)
twin Zenith-Stromberg carburettors (on many U.S. cars)
fuelType petrol
layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
manufacturer Jaguar Cars NERFINISHED
market North American market
export markets
notableFeature combination of Series 1 styling cues with early Series 2 mechanical and safety updates
optionalTransmission automatic gearbox on 2+2 models
parentModel Jaguar E-Type NERFINISHED
predecessor Jaguar E-Type Series 1 NERFINISHED
productionEnd 1968
productionStart 1967
regulatoryContext introduced to meet evolving U.S. emissions regulations
introduced to meet evolving U.S. safety regulations
role interim model between Series 1 and Series 2
safetyFeature improved interior safety equipment for U.S. regulations
seatingCapacity 2
2+2 (on 2+2 variant)
successor Jaguar E-Type Series 2 NERFINISHED
suspension independent rear suspension
transmission 4-speed manual gearbox

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Jaguar E-Type generation Series 1.5