1973 Jaguar E-Type (Series 3) - 5.3L V12. The stock standard E-Type Series III V12 sounds beautiful and smooth but the above video provides a glimpse of what can be had if desired. The decision to create a V12 was made to ensure the Jaguar cars being exported to the United States were technically advanced and competitive with the V8 engines Instead, Bailey’s V12 was re-engineered as a single overhead camshaft design and used for road use. The ensuing V12 was still a great engine in the likes of the E-Type, XJS, and XJ12, but it fell well short of Bailey’s original design. Fortunately, Bailey’s design has been recreated by British sports car builder Building the Legend Jaguar upset the status quo from the start, shocking the post-war car establishment with models that not only looked like a slice of the future, but that rapidly became high benchmarks for performance and refinement. And now, with a back catalogue comprising the XK120, E-type, XJ6 and XJ220, you can see why…. So, here are 22 of the very best Expertly engineered at E-Type UK, this V12 E-type is defined by bespoke. The exterior is tastefully refined, with a unique cabin alive with modern technologies and an advanced fuel-injected 6.1-litre V12, combined with performance engineering amplifying the timeless thrill of one of the greatest British sports cars ever built. Then there were the special models. The Alpina B12, which had actually been introduced in 1990, increased power and torque for the existing M70 V12 by about 10 per cent resulting in a 174mph top speed. In 1992 a B12 5.7 was introduced, pushing outputs up again, now to 410bhp and 420lb.ft of torque. The evolution of the E-type is well documented. The initial 3.8-liter model lacked footwell space, had uncomfortable seats, massive brake fade and an engine prone to overheating-yet it was loved. Ten years and numerous improvements later, Jaguar launched a V12 engine in its E-type that provided lots of torque and horsepower. The 1986 Jaguar XJS HE V12 has a V 12, Petrol engine with 5343 cm3 / 326 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 1986 Jaguar XJS HE V12 have? The 1986 Jaguar XJS HE V12 has 295 PS / 291 bhp / 217 kW. How much does a 1986 Jaguar XJS HE V12 weighs? The 1986 Jaguar XJS HE V12 weighs 1755 Kg / 3869 lbs. What is the top speed of a 1986 Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Jaguar XJ-S V12 in 1989 the model with 2-door fastback coupe body and V-12 5343 cm3 / 326 cui, 217 kW / 295 PS / 291 hp (DIN) of power, 430 Nm / 317 lb-ft of torque, 3-speed automatic powertrain offered since mid-year 1989 for Europe . Specifications listing with the performance dduNPD8.