The Weight Specifications for a 1974 Jaguar XKE
- The Jaguar XKE has a famous design.car mouth image by FotoWorx from Fotolia.com
1974 was the last year of modifications for the Jaguar XKE. It was discontinued in 1976. The high-performance, luxury sports vehicle is a valued collector's item. Jaguar XKEs from 1974 are commonly sold on the market for over $70,000. The Jaguar XKE is a large-engine vehicle with considerable weight. Having information on the weight specifications can help to a better understanding of this exotic performance vehicle. - The 1974 XKE measured in at a weight of 2,465 lbs. With a full tank of gas, that number increases to over 2,500 lbs. If the car were loaded with all upgrades offered at the time, the car's weight would rise to 2,800 lbs. The steel construction of the car added to the weight; however, it was considerably lighter than the American Corvette, which weighed in at over 3,300 lbs.
- The 1974 XKE featured a 5.3-liter, V12 engine with over 285 horsepower, allowing the Jaguar to reach 150 mph. The engine alone weighed nearly 1,000 lbs. and took up over half of the car's length.
- The high-performance vehicle was able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7 seconds and go 1/4 mile in 14.9 seconds. A three-speed manual, the car had a rate of 22.5 mph for every 1,000 rpms. The standard V12 engine was capable of producing over 6,047 rpms. The car could remain in first gear even at speeds of 40 to 50 mph.
- In 2004, the Daily Telegraph rated the XKE as the most beautiful sports car of all time. And Sports Car International rated the vehicle as number one on their list of Top Sport Cars of the 1960s and '70s.
The car is 185 inches in length, 66 inches wide and 48.9 inches tall. The wheelbase measures in at 105 inches. There were 15,290 XKEs manufactured and sold in the United States, making it a successful car for Jaguar in the States; however, compared to other cars from other manufacturers, the number is low, making the vehicle a major collector's item.
