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 | |
| Production | 1988–1989 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Kidlington, Oxfordshire |
| Designer | Tony Southgate for TWR |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Racing car |
| Body style | 2-door Coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 L 60 degree Jaguar V12 (IMSA) 7.0 L 60 degree Jaguar V12 (WSPC) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
| Length | 4,780 mm (188.2 in) |
| Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
| Kerb weight | 880 kg (1,940 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jaguar XJR-8 |
| Successor |
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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.