Jaguar XJR-9

Jaguar XJR-9
The 1988 24 hours of Le Mans winning XJR-9 on display at the British Motor Museum
Overview
Manufacturer
Production1988–1989
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
DesignerTony Southgate for TWR[1]
Body and chassis
ClassRacing car
Body style2-door Coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine6.0 L 60 degree Jaguar V12 (IMSA)
7.0 L 60 degree Jaguar V12 (WSPC)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,780 mm (109.4 in)[1][2]
Length4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Kerb weight880 kg (1,940 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar XJR-8
Successor

The Jaguar XJR-9 is a sports-prototype race car built by Jaguar for both FIA Group C and IMSA Camel GTP racing. In 1988, Jaguar's XJR-9 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, after debuting that year at the 24 Hours of Daytona.

  1. ^ a b Melissen, Wouter (7 November 2014). "1988 Jaguar XJR-9 LM - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Jaguar XJR-9LM". Supercars.net. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2019.