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XK-E for Electric

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  1. mcimino

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    #1 mcimino, Sep 11, 2017
  2. WJGESQ

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    #2 WJGESQ, Sep 12, 2017
    First thought? It's an abomination.

    Let them play "plug in" with something less haloed.
     
  3. mcimino

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    #3 mcimino, Sep 14, 2017
    Yep... does take its soul away without the dual chrome exhaust singing its british sports car growl.
     
  4. Bluebottle

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    #4 Bluebottle, Sep 14, 2017
    Despite being a dyed in the wool E-type fan (I bought my first over 40 years ago, and am now on my third, a 3.8 FHC) I rather fancy one of these.
     
  5. gtjoey

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    #5 gtjoey, Sep 15, 2017
    Since, Ive had mine for 30 plus years as well and a tv show on velocity......
    SIGN ME UP!
    Only ETYPE owners know.......
    3.8 4-2 all wonderful but my garage floor is a sponge of oil......haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    IM IN....
    GTJOEY1314
     
  6. Bluebottle

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    #6 Bluebottle, Sep 15, 2017
    My only issue is the dashboard etc., which is HORRIBLE!!! However, I would assume that the original could be retained. I wonder whether Jaguar will offer this as a conversion for existing owners' cars? “We have integrated the new electric powertrain into the existing E-type structure, which means a conventional engine could be reinstalled at any point,” would seem to suggest this.
     
  7. boxerman

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    #7 boxerman, Sep 18, 2017
    Classic e type experience without the iCe is what. The cars handle like crap, the brakes are crap. Its all about he motor and the styling, remove the motor and 50% is lost. This is the opposite of future proofing classic cars. This less tasteful than a resto mod.

    It would be more interesting for them to make a new modern electric classic styled car
     
  8. msdesignltd

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    #8 msdesignltd, Sep 20, 2017
    Install a subwoofer with exhaust tips , sync with original exhaust track...and Maybe I would drive it.....Around the block...
    Poor choice of donor cars.
     
  9. mcimino

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    #10 sixcarbs, May 20, 2018
    I would scrap mine before I let them convert it for free.

    Is this really necessary?
     
  11. jgriff

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    #11 jgriff, May 20, 2018
    Absolutely not. It’s virtue signaling. A complete waste of resources.
     
  12. Bluebottle

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    #12 Bluebottle, May 20, 2018
    I would like to keep mine as it is, and have an electric one, too (so long as I could have one with the original interior).
     
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    #13 afwrench, May 22, 2018
    An E type that is all electric,is this not tempting fate in the most dangerous of ways? Mike PS ,I love mine just the way it is
     
  14. msdesignltd

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    #14 msdesignltd, May 22, 2018
    At least they could make it as tesla p100 specs..4 wheel drive and a ludacris mode
     
  15. XJRS Owner

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    #15 XJRS Owner, May 22, 2018
    An electric e-type sounds perfect. Get rid of that leaky, heavy lump and all the associated electrics, but keep the beauty.
     
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    #17 95spiderman, May 22, 2018
    I had a primrose yellow series 2 cab that I loved but that was based 100% on style. Everything else was hunk of junk, agricultural level and that includes the motor. Electric e type is fine by me.
     

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