The Jaguar XJR-9 is the Group C sports racing car built by Jaguar for the 1988 racing season, winning on its debut at the Daytona 24 Hours, and going on to take victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours (Jaguar's first win at the French classic since 1957).
The car also took Jaguar to victory in the 1988 Teams' World Championship, and Drivers' World Championship with Martin Brundle. Works cars ran in the American IMSA Championship (running in Castrol livery), as well as the World Sports Car Championship. The XJR-9 is one of the most evocative sports-racing cars of the 1980s, thanks to its success, instantly recognizable Silk Cut livery, and unforgettable V12 engine note.
This Manual tells the complete design and engineering story of the XJR series of sports-racing cars, focusing on the XJR-9, and featuring extensive input from many of the engineers and drivers involved.
The re-issue of this second volume of the history of Jaguar in motorsport, first published in 1987 and generally considered to be the definitive work on the subject, gives Jaguar enthusiasts the chance to obtain what has become a much sought-after collectors' item. This work was originally intended to be a single volume but the award-winning author's research unearthed such a wealth of new discoveries and previously unpublished photographs that it was decided to produce two. These will be available individually or as a slip-cased set.
The XJ-S was Jaguar's longest-running production car and good ones are rapidly climbing in value. This book shows you exactly what to look for when examining a potential XJ-S purchase, to avoid buying a 'lemon'. Many photos of key aspects to check and weakness to look for. Key specifications, useful upgrades and specifications.
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