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(Whitley, Coventry – 14/05/2014). Jaguar is to build six perfect reproductions of the original,
race-bred Lightweight E-type that was created in 1963. The new cars are the ‘missing’ six
vehicles from Jaguar’s Lightweight E-type project, which originally started in February 1963
with the objective of building 18 ‘Special GT E-type Cars’.

Only 12 of the aluminium bodied Lightweight E-types were eventually built, the last in 1964,
the remaining six designated chassis numbers having lain dormant, until now.

The new cars will be hand-built in-house by Jaguar’s finest craftsmen. Each car will be
constructed to the exact specifications of their original 1960s forebears – including the
3.8-litre straight-six engine.

The Lightweight carried approximately 114kg less weight than a standard E-type, thanks to
its all-aluminium body and engine block, a lack of interior trim and exterior chrome work and
a host of further weight-saving features including lightweight, hand-operated side windows.

Jaguar expects a high demand for the six Lightweight E-types. Established Jaguar collectors,
especially those with historic race car interests, will be prioritised amongst those potential
customers who express interest.

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