Jaguar XJR12D
FRESH ENGINE WITH NEW TWR ORIGINAL HEAD CASTINGS
Specification
Race Category: Group C Sports Prototype
Livery: Silk Cut
Year: 1991
Designer: Tony Southgate
Chassis Number: TWR J12C 891
Chassis Construction: Carbon-fibre and Kevlar composite monocoque
Weight:
Aerodynamics: Long-tail Group C bodywork optimised for Le Mans high-speed performance
Body Style: Closed-cockpit endurance prototype
Steering Position:
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension with pushrod-operated dampers
Brakes:
Engine Details: Jaguar
Engine Layout: Mid-mounted longitudinal
Engine Size: 7.4 LITRE V12
Engine Power: 730bhp
Fuel Type: Petrol
Drive Configuration: RWD
Transmission: TWR 5-speed manual racing gearbox
Detailed Overview
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Description
Race History
- Developed By: Tom Walkinshaw Racing for factory-backed Jaguar Cars endurance racing efforts
- Evolution Of: Jaguar XJR-9 and XJR-11 Group C prototypes
- Competition Debut: 1990 FIA World Sportscar Championship
- Le Mans Success: Won the 1990 24 Hours of Le Mans with drivers Martin Brundle, John Nielsen, and Price Cobb
- Primary Rivals: Porsche, Sauber-Mercedes, Nissan, Toyota, and Peugeot
- Performance Strengths: Outstanding top speed, V12 power delivery, and endurance reliability
- Championship Appearances: Competed in World Sportscar Championship and IMSA endurance events
- Notable Drivers: Martin Brundle, John Nielsen, Price Cobb, Derek Warwick, and Jan Lammers
- Racing Reputation: Known for its thunderous V12 sound and stability at high speed
- Historic Legacy: Considered one of Jaguar’s greatest endurance racing cars and a defining Group C prototype of the era
Features
Comments
High-speed endurance racing and long-distance reliability. Powerful V12 engine, exceptional straight-line speed, Le Mans-winning heritage.
