Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival

Last updated: 12/05/2026

SUZUKA Sound Of Engine 2016 – RICHARD MILLE

The two Jaguar XJR’s were invited to to take part in some demonstration laps at the legendary Suzuka circuit in Japan as part of the 2016 Sound of Engine historic festival.

The cars were flown out ahead, to be joined by Phil, who shared the driving with Katsu Kubota in his No. 6 car and Kent Abrahamson who drove his No.3 XJR9.

The cars were joined on track by an amazing turnout of historic Group C and IMSA cars including the incredible Nissan NP35 and the Mazda 787 as well as numerous other Nissans and Porsches.

The cars performed impeccably in the ever changing Japanese weather including some sessions in the dark.

Here’s a few pictures from the event…

Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
Jaguar XJR9 at Sound of Engine Historic Festival
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