What kind of car was the 1993 Jaguar XJR?
1993 Jaguar XJR-S This rare, high-performance V-12-powered cat is a bargain today By Craig Fitzgeraldfrom July 2009 issue of Hemmings Motor News BMW had its Motorsport division. Mercedes had AMG.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJR have?
All 100 cars were either red or black, with a silver numbered plaque on the dash. While they may have had the appearance of a standard Jaguar XJR coupe, nearly every mechanical part was unique, based around a 6.0-liter version of Jaguar’s V-12, an engine which was not available in any other production Jaguar.
When did the Jaguar XJS celebrate its 60th year?
In 1995, the final specification changes were made and the car was referred to as the Celebration model to celebrate the 60th year of Jaguar Cars. Celebration cars feature diamond turned wheels, Jaguar embossed seats and a wooden steering wheel.
What was the price of a 1993 Jaguar?
What cost $73,000 or $80,000 in 1993, though, is a veritable bargain today. Jaguar’s V-12s were plagued with a poor reputation that had largely been improved by the Ford takeover in the early 1990s, but that black cloud lingers on, no matter how undeservedly so.
When did the Jaguar XJR-S come out?
The signature product was this car, the Jaguar XJR-S. While available in the U.K. and Europe from 1988 to 1993, they were only sold here in the final year of production.
How many horsepower does a Jaguar XJR have?
Between 1988 and 1989, a total of 326 XJR-S cars were produced with the 5.3 litres (5,344 cc) engine which has a power output of 237 kW (318 hp). After September 1989, the displacement of the engine was increased to 5,993 cc (6.0 L) and it was now equipped witb with Zytek fuel injection and engine management system.
What cost $73,000 or $80,000 in 1993, though, is a veritable bargain today. Jaguar’s V-12s were plagued with a poor reputation that had largely been improved by the Ford takeover in the early 1990s, but that black cloud lingers on, no matter how undeservedly so.
What kind of racing does the Jaguar XJS do?
Today the XJS continues to be extensively campaigned in club level motorsport both in the United Kingdom and overseas. Best known of the race series is probably the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club XJS championship, currently in association with Toyo Tires.