Jaguar C-Type Engine Test/ Revving

Me seeing how my dad's Jaguar C-Type replica sounds. It's not quite finished, still needing some interior trim, headlamp covers, and white roundels fitted.

A red light came on while I was revving, which turned out to be related to oil pressure. There is a leak that needs to be fixed.

The engine is a 4.2XK engine from a Series 2 E-Type, with Triple Webers. A genuine C-Type would have a 3.4, usually with twin SU carbs. The 4.2 is an easier route to a good power output and ostensibly the same engine.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Jaguar
• C-Type
• Replica
• XK120C

[alexQw33]

That is an amazingly beautiful car, sound is just perfect. The C and D type are the ones I like the most, perfect blend of curves and style.

The windshild seems to low to protect the driver, how do you manage to drive it fast??

Do you have pictures posted on another site.. I would love to see the engine bay.

Thanks for sharing amigo.

[SpikeOT]

@alexQw33 - Thanks. I have a Flickr gallery at that you might be interested in. I have just uploaded some shots of the finished car, as well as the engine bay, and various states of the build process. Have a look. Also, I am driving this car to the Classic Le Mans race in 3 weeks time and will definitely be posting some video of that.

The car has the same aero screens as used on the original. You need goggles and a helmet or you get hit in the face with stones!

[scheese]

We all need one. Nice. What manufacturer? Cheers

[SpikeOT]

@scheese It's a Suffolk Sportcars replica. Very accurate and we're now in the troubleshooting phase, trying to fix a few noises, and to get the gearing right.

At the moment it has a top speed of about 120mph, which means it'll accelerate VERY quickly, but clearly that isn't right...

[olger05]

one day she will be mine!!

[SpikeOT]

@TheFirstBloodyNation Actually, it's the quality of the microphone that is responsible for the poor sound quality, but thanks for putting your point so eloquently.

[SkiSavoie]

Is it a Proteus? I built one in 1989, bloody lovely machine, wish I still had it.

[Drinapropriatetouch]

This is my favorite of the jaguar shapes.