What was the first year the V-12 engine was availble?.......I'm thinking
71-72, a friend of mine says 68-69. Thanks.........Ron
71-72, a friend of mine says 68-69. Thanks.........Ron
V-12
Apr 28, 2005
5 Replies
71-72, a friend of mine says 68-69. Thanks.........Ron
Ron, According to
formatting link
the first V-12 to beintroduced into a production car was the XKE in 1971. Prior to that, theengine of choice was primarily the 4.2 litre. The V-12, however was firstmanufactured in 1954. Here is an article about the V-12 as published by JagWorld
formatting link
Webserve
72 I had a E3 73
Its about time we got back to talking about V12's . GOD BLESS THE V12.
In 30 years time will someone be asking when Jaguar started fitting those little lawnmower engines they use these days - I think not !!!
Stu
I could comfortably go from 30 to 120 m/h in 3rd gear
pah! I should hope so, my Mk2 Grandad with slushbox does it from 20mph so I would expect better from the Cat
mJoin the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required