The main differences between the Jaguar XKE series one 3.8 and the 4.2 revised car

[@tonyjones7731]

The redline was at 5,500 rpm on the 3.8 but reduced to 5,000 rpm on the 4.2. The 3.8 always revved more freely.

[@sportscarstory]

I want aware of the redline difference - really interesting. Yes it def revs much more freely - & higher. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe!

[@njp100]

Flat floor on 3.8 is an issue for taller drivers. I like your observation as sitting looking downwards on the 4.2, which can be partially addressed by thinning the 4.2 seat padding.

[@sportscarstory]

True that’s one way of sorting the seat height issue. I forgot to mention the flat floor/ outside bonnet lock cars, but the video was really for beginners. Thanks for your comments.

[@johndavey72]

Good evening . Well, l'm a stickler for original, so the Moss would have to stay ! Here's a tickler .....My bro' was allowed to take father's '61 3.4 MOD for a drive in 1965 . I was 12 , he was17 . So we drove 5 miles to the Penn lnn roundabout at Newton Abbot . We pulled up next to a Morris 1100 with an elderly couple . Bro' gunned the engine, waiting for the light's to change ,,,,off we charge ! Yes ! We're ahead ! .......but by the time we get into 2nd the 1100 had disappeared info the distance !

[@sportscarstory]

I like your story! Imagine a 17 year old in a Mk2!

[@ldwp6395]

The 4.2 seems a more usable car, but I don't think you could complain between a 3.8 or 4.2.

[@sportscarstory]

I agree. Both great!

[@sportscarstory]

I like your photo!

[@nostology]

On the 3.8 Boot all it says is 'Jaguar' but on the 4.2 it says 'E Type Jaguar 4.2

[@sportscarstory]

Yes. Strange. Maybe they wanted to start boasting about it - cause everyone in the world new it was an etype

[@Admwst97]

The 3.8 seats definitely look racier and more stylish to me! Interesting to know that after all that work on the engine it had slower acceleration and a lower top speed…

[@sportscarstory]

I think individual cars could be faster or slower, but the 3.8 definitely revs better - but is also more prone to head gasket issues as the cylinders are closer together.