Nobody really needed an evenmore eerily silent, near 150mph, 11mpg fourdoor saloon powered by the worlds only massproduced v12 engine, but jaguar decided to build it anyway. The jaguar sport xjr15 is a twoseater sports car produced by jaguarsport, a subsidiary of jaguar and tom walkinshaw racing between 1990 and 1992. Nevertheless it ended up being one of the jaguar models in longest production and time has proven its qualities. Jaguar xjr tuning and performance upgrade package the 650bhp vip design xjrs a beast is not born, it is made. Jaguarsport was formed as a partnership between twr and jaguar and after twr modified the xk40, the jaguar xjr was the result. The jaguar v12 engine is a v12 internal combustion engine produced by jaguar cars. Inside, the driver would detect no sense of drama, just a whiff of easily. The body of the xjr15 was designed by peter stevens, who went on to codesign the mclaren f1.
Jaguar jaguar forum discussions, current models, future models, vintage models, news, tips, guides and help. Courtesy of forged internals, advanced engine control software, and of course added displacement over standard v12 cars, output was an impressive 330 hp and 340 lb. The 1993 jaguar xjr s engine, which was rated at 318hp, was now a 6. Possibly the united kingdoms most popular contribution to the automotive industry, it is an example of how sleek lines and exciting performance can go hand in hand to provide the driver with an. Bob tullius persuaded mike dale of jaguar cars inc, new jersey, to fund the project, and he engaged former gm and ford designer lee dykstra to design an uptodate car for him, to accept the jaguar v12 racing engine as. The leaping jaguar insignia found on all jaguar cars evokes a feeling of both power and elegance. This is very evident in the xj series, which is a luxury saloon that serves as the flagship model for the company. Jaguar tuning jaguar performance upgrades packages. Difference between jaguar xjr and xj8 difference between. Detailed features and specs for the used 2016 jaguar xj xjr including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. It was the fourth new engine type in the history of the company. Born in 1982, the xjr5 was a midengined, v12powered racing prototype with an aluminium honeycomb monocoque, midmounted engine, and trademark green and white colouring. Jaguar xjr service repair manual jaguar xjr pdf downloads. Discover our tuning and upgrades packages for jaguar cars and enjoy high performance car tuning experience ever.
An extremely rare and collectible example of this jaguar xjrs 6. The latest incarnation of the luxury supersaloon comes during a purple patch for jaguars performance. The vip jaguar xjrs tuning kit includes, high performance air filters, upper and lower supercharger pulley kits, large supercharger cooler, custom and bespoke vip stage 3 tuning software and tuning tool, for uploading of tuning file uk help and fitting support line. It remained the only engine type available on jaguar until 1999 with the launch of the s. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.
Jaguar xjrs, auto, only 300 ever made, v12, celebrating le mans wins. Its 6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, single overhead camshaft, 12 cylinder unit that develops 333 bhp 338 ps248 kw of power at 5250 rpm, and maximum torque of 495 nm 365 lbft50. Welcome to v12 performance, the jaguar xjs specialists, where our passion is making a great car even better. The major mechanical change was the replacement of both the inlinesix and v12 engines with new eightcylinder ajv8 in either a displacement of 3. This is a limited edition model of only 100 cars individually numbered with the asprey silver plaque on the centre console, all of which were exported to the usa. Jaguar is the luxury vehicle brand of jaguar land rover, headquartered in coventry, england and wholly owned subsidiary of indian automotive company tata motors limited. This car had a distinctive body kit, special alloy wheels and suspension and handling improvements, some 350 being made up to september 1989 when a larger 6. Jaguar v12 twr, v12 60 o cyl, 4 stroke, petrol engine. The jaguar xjr15 was a twoseater exotic sportscar made by the jaguar sport, a subsidiary of jaguar and tom walkinshaw racing. Jaguar xjr models and generations timeline, specs and. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 xjrs models nationwide. The xjr evolution started under bob tullius of group 44 racing, who had previously achieved success in america with their e. A quick if not sporting fourseater with wonderfully opulent leather seats and enough. Although the jaguar xj and mercedesbenz sclass belong to the super.
Jaguar xkr wheels have been installed, and the removed speedline wheels are included in the sale. The v12 is a complicated work of art worthy of the jaguar badge and well suited for these fabulous cars. One unique xjr model was the 1990 xjr15, which was a limitededition roadlegal supercar built by twr from the design of the xjr9 and featuring jaguars v12. She is a rare example of the 6 litre xjrs produced by jaguarsport. V12 performance the jaguar xjs specialists and one stop. The result was the jaguar xjr5, which was built essentially with the imsa race organizations premier gtp class in mind. This jaguar xjrs is a very rare and soughtafter sporting grand tourer, presented in excellent condition with a terrific factory colour scheme.
Its smoothness and lack of the need of balancing shafts. Jaguar ftype v8 tuning software upgrade and performance 50bhp. It comes in a variety of trim models like the xjr and the xj8. Cruising in a 1990 jaguar xjs is sublime hagerty media. Jaguar celebrated the reveal of the new 2021 jaguar ftype in north america by partnering with hot wheels to announce a new national engineering scholarship contest.
Xjrs model background this car is one of the xjrs 6. The xjrs was handbuilt alongside the xj220 supercar, and power is from a twrbuilt 330horsepower 6. In 1997 it replaced both designs previously available on jaguar cars. This car was presented with a distinctive body kit, special alloy wheels, suspension and handling improvements. To commemorate the last year of the current generation jaguar xj design, weve created a special edition of this iconic luxury sedan. Jaguar classic cars xjrs for sale car and classic uk. Why the jaguar xj is the worlds best saloon car classic. As the successor to the iconic etype the xjs had a hard time when it hit the market in 1976. For a car that mixes sporty glamor with a large helping of class and style, the jaguar is one of the most popular highend vehicles on the market.
Jaguarsport xjrs 1992 model year flamenco red with cream hide zytek ignition, forged pistons, quad tailpipes, sounds amazing. On the plus side, the xjs robust supercharged engine and athletic. It featured a longer 102mm stroke and generated 245hp. Xjrs models also feature a unique aero kit, numbered placard, sporttuned suspension, and more. Build figures ive seen quoted are for 1100 xjrs cars built between 1988my and 1993my, covering both the 5. The xj project was terminated in 1966 before the car was ever entered into competition, but under the direction of jaguar chief engineer william heynes the v12 engine design was reworked by engineers walter. This particular car is number 066 and recognised as a genuine unit by the international cabriolet register and. From the outside it was a clear case of design by committee, but underneath the jaguar xjrs had all the class of a true supermodel. It was a genuine jaguarmanufactured highperformance, limited edition version of the xjs. Apremium tailgate rear trunk lift supports shock struts for jaguar jaguar vanden plas xj12 xj8 xjr 19952003 sedan 2pc set 5. Xj6, sovereign, sport, gold, majestic, xjr, xj12, daimler. The jaguar aj8 is a compact dohc v8 piston engine used in many jaguar vehicles. There are also various scans of the jaguar sport brochures scattered on various websites and they do come up on ebay from time to time. Rsc tuning live tune ecu flash for jaguar ftype v8s 5.
No manual transmission was available, and all x308 models were supplied with a fivespeed. The engine was based on a prototype design by claude baily for an intended le mans carthe jaguar xj. It was december 1990 and we left london in filthy weather for castle combe, a four car convoy of porsche, ferrari, bmw and jaguar. Ive recently bought the car, so nothing has gone wrong yet though ive noticed a few bits and pieces that will need addressing to get her 100%. The early etypes were sports cars but the xjs was laid out as a luxury grand tourer. Several xjr15s were also built into racing cars for a special onemake series meant as a support race for formula one. Handbuilt the at the same bloxham factory as the xj220, the xjrs came with a 6. New york auto show with 550 horsepower, the new xjr is the ultimate version of jaguars xj luxury sedan. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The chassis was mechanically based on the le manswinning xjr9, designed by tony southgate. The xj collection special edition model will be offered based on the longwheelbase, rearwheel drive jaguar xjl supercharged model, and powered by a 470 hp, 5.
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