Jaguar’s all-electric E-Type will be produced in
limited numbers, the British car manufacturer has confirmed. The original Jaguar E-Type Zero
concept was introduced in September 2017 and later garnered worldwide attention
after being used during the UK’s Royal Wedding. On the back of a
hugely-positive response to the car, Jaguar Classic has announced it will offer
E-Types that have been restored and converted to electric power. Existing
E-Type owners will also be offered an EV conversion that’s fully reversible.
Jaguar will provide technical specifications and
pricing details at a later date but has confirmed that it is taking expressions
of interest from potential clients and will start deliveries from summer 2020. Power for the original E-Type
Zero concept was provided by a 40 kWh battery. The car also made use of a
single-speed reduction gear designed specifically for the E-Type and using
various components from the Jaguar I-Pace. The battery pack actually has the
same dimensions and roughly the same weight as the E-Type’s original
six-cylinder petrol engine.
As the battery is located in the same place as the
engine, Jaguar hasn’t had to mess with the E-Type’s suspension and brakes,
allowing for a much easier conversion and retaining the car’s original driving
experiences. The marque says it “drives, handles, rides and brakes like an
original E-Type with front-rear weight distribution unchanged.”
Jaguar will unveil the latest
iteration of the E-Type Zero concept, finished in a Bespoke Bronze paint
finish, at today’s The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering.
