Jaguar XJR-8 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Jaguar |
Production | 1987 |
Assembly | Kidlington, Oxfordshire |
Designer | Tony Southgate for TWR[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Racing car |
Body style | 2-door Coupé |
Layout | RMR layout |
Related | Jaguar XJR sportscars |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 7.0 L 60 degree Jaguar V12 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
Length | 4,800 mm (189.0 in) |
Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
Height | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
Kerb weight | 900 kg (1,984 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Jaguar XJR-6 |
Successor | Jaguar 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.