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1991 Jaguar XJR-15

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Jaguar XJR-15

Jaguar saw a lucrative niche in providing the world’s rich car enthusiasts with exotic, exclusive cars. As a result, Jaguar founded the JaguarSport division, tasked with coming up with a car targeted at select customers. That car was the XJR-15, announced in November 1990 via a press release.

Jaguar Everything about the XJR-15 had racing DNA, because the needed tech and know-how came from the likes of Jaguar XJR-9 (suspension included) and XJR-12. Concretely, the XJR-15 sat on a central monocoque tub, while the body came out of Peter Stevens’ pencil, who would later bring a hefty contribution to the McLaren F1’s exterior and cabin. A mix of lightweight, ahead-of-their-time composite materials were, of course, on the menu, together with carbon fiber. Powering the sleek-shaped outer shell was a dry-sump, 6-liter alloy V12 that put out 450 bhp (thus abiding by Group C specifications) through a Cosworth forged crankshaft and connecting rods. TWR (aka Tom Walkinshaw Racing) provided a six-speed transaxle gearbox connected to a triple-plate carbon clutch. All in all, the Jaguar XJR-15 tipped the scales at 2,315 lb, could reach 215 mph (346 km/h). Just 50 units were built .

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