The objective of E-Type is to cover as much distance as possible in the given time limit over various stages, avoiding static obstacles such as roadworks, oil slicks, trees and postboxes.
This adds to the "realism" of the game as this corresponds to the typical layout of the car's foot pedals.
The version for the BBC is controlled by the keyboard, with the player given the option to redefine the keys once the title screen is shown.
The Automatic gearbox mode is omitted so the player must change gears manually with the defined keys.
The 2nd player appears as the blonde female passenger from the first game, behind the wheel of a pink E-Type Jaguar.