Jaguar XJR-8

Jaguar XJR-8
1987 Jaguar XJR-8 at Beaulieu Motor Museum
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar
Production1987
AssemblyKidlington, Oxfordshire
DesignerTony Southgate for TWR[1]
Body and chassis
ClassRacing car
Body style2-door Coupé
LayoutRMR layout
RelatedJaguar XJR sportscars
Powertrain
Engine7.0 L 60 degree Jaguar V12
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length4,800 mm (189.0 in)
Width2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Kerb weight900 kg (1,984 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar XJR-6
SuccessorJaguar XJR-9

The XJR-8 was a race car built by Jaguar for campaigning in the World Sportscar Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of Group C. It was used during the 1987 season.

  1. ^ Melissen, Wouter (23 April 2018). "1987 Jaguar XJR-8 - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2019.