What is the name of the British sports car produced by Jaguar from 1961 to 1975?

The British sports car produced by Jaguar from 1961 to 1974 was the Jaguar E-Type.

Jaguar unveiled the E-Type at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, where its long bonnet, low nose and independent rear suspension made an immediate impression. It was closely related to the successful Jaguar D-Type racing car, especially in its use of advanced chassis and aerodynamic ideas, but the E-Type was built as a road-going sports car.

The model was sold in two-seat roadster and fixed-head coupe forms. Early cars used a 3.8-liter inline-six; a 4.2-liter engine arrived for the Series 1 update, bringing more torque and improved usability. The final Series 3 cars adopted a 5.3-liter V12 and a longer nose, creating a distinct visual and mechanical chapter in the model’s history.

The E-Type was marketed as the Jaguar XK-E in North America, which can cause confusion in quizzes. Production is generally dated from 1961 to 1974, although some references describe 1975 model-year registration or lingering sales activity. That date nuance does not change the canonical answer: Jaguar E-Type.