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CLASSIC car lovers won't be forced to get their kicks from static museum pieces after all, with Jaguar's solution revealed in the form of a pure-electric version of the legendary E-type Roadster.

The E-type Concept Zero has been created by Jaguar's Classic Works division, which is usually focused on the preservation and recreation of classic models.

Preservation has been taken a few steps further with the Concept Zero, by showcasing how classic car ownership may be possible in a world where petrol is harder or impossible to come across. Such a reality is years away, if at all, but lovers of old cars should now be able to sleep easier.

Under the bonnet sits a bespoke 40kWh lithium-ion battery unit which has been designed to fit with near-identical dimensions and weight to the original twin-cam straight six petrol engine. The battery charge port has even been integrated into the original fuel filler.

Keeping the electric unit to the same dimensions as the petrol unit has simplified the conversion process and has allowed the retention of the original-spec E-type suspension and brakes.

All changes have been carefully designed to be completely reversible, in case someone ever wants to replace its original straight six and four-speed manual drivetrain. The integrity of the original car has been preserved.