Enzo Ferrari is credited with having called the E-Type Jaguar "[t]he most beautiful car ever made" but it's hard to imagine that he'd have been okay with the long coupe's performance stats. Thankfully, in the modern era, plenty of companies have emerged that are willing to bestow modern levels of horsepower and torque—not to mention creature comforts—into beautiful old classics. For one of the best combinations of all of the above, look no further than the newest E-Type restomod by UK-based race-prep company Woodham Mortimer, the WM Sport GT Wide-Body.
Perfect In Every Way
The Woodham Mortimer take on Jaguar's iconic model recognizes everything that makes the E-Type so wonderful. It then builds on each little facet to help the car remain respectable within the modern arena of extremely powerful supercars and even, to a certain extent, modern economy cars that could outpace an original, unrestored Jaguar.
Under The Hood
Under the hood, Woodham Mortimer installs a block bored to 4.7 liters, with a wide-angle Jaguar head and fed by three Weber carburetors. Output is bumped to a respectable 400 horses, which is sent to the rear wheels through a bespoke five-speed manual gearbox and a Powerlok limited-slip differential with 3.31 gearing. Those wheels, by the way, are Dunlop Racing-style with classic three-ear spinners, measuring 7" x 15" up front and 8" x 15" at the rear. Avon tires measuring 215 and 245, respectively, look perfectly vintage.
That's Not All
Woodham Mortimer's build isn't just about mechanicals though, other details include ventilated disc brakes, LED lighting, and adjustable Gaz coilovers paired with upgraded sway bars. On the interior, red leather with Alcantara inserts greets the driver and passenger, as does heating for the front and rear glass. With a price tag between $384,000 and $408,000 depending on options, this Jag is ready to go anywhere, as the website states, "From London to St Tropez."
Source: Woodham-Mortimer