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Engine It uses a […]","datePublished":"2017-01-30","dateModified":"2017-01-31","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-27.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-27.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/eagle-spyder-gt\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS"],"wordCount":345,"keywords":["classic car","classic restoration","Eagle Spyder GT","Jaguar E-Type","sports car"],"articleBody":"For the large majority of us, driving – let alone owning – one of Jaguar\u2019s legendary E-Types is a pipe dream. However, the next best thing is this handsome hunk of metal – the Eagle Spyder GT, which begins life as an original E-Type ready to be restored.East Sussex-based Eagle has used the E-Type as a basis for its cars for some years now, and it has just commenced customer deliveries for the Spyder GT.EngineIt uses a 4.7-litre XK engine, delivering 330bhp and an impressive 340lb ft of torque through a five-speed manual gearbox to drive the rear wheels and get the car up to 60mph in under five seconds, with a top speed of more than 170mph. The fact that the car weighs just over a ton – 1,029kg – means that it should be an absolute hoot out on the open road too.Weight is kept to a minimum thanks to extensive use of aluminium; it\u2019s all over the place. There\u2019s a bespoke aluminium monocoque, aluminium gearbox, aluminium engine block and magnesium components.Only a few of these hand-crafted lightweight roadsters will be produced, making the Spyder GT one of the most exclusive hand built cars in the world.Bespoke InteriorAs such, everything in the car is bespoke, from the sumptuous leather to the gorgeous sweeping centre console, complete with hidden handbrake lever. We\u2019ve yet to see any Spyder GTs in the flesh but the attention to detail and level of finish throughout looks absolutely breathtaking in these pictures.Henry Pearman, Managing Director at Eagle, said: \u201cWe\u2019re really proud of what\u2019s been achieved with our E-Type Special Editions, and the worldwide reaction has made all the years of effort and dedication completely worthwhile.\u201cThe Spyder GT represents the very best of what we do here at Eagle and we\u2019re thrilled to present it to the world.\u201dSo you want one eh? You\u2019ll need to find \u00a3695,000 from somewhere first but considering E-Types have been known to change hands for \u00a36 million, that seems a very reasonable asking price."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Eagle Spyder GT","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/eagle-spyder-gt\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]