Vehicle Description
The XJR-15 was the brainchild of Tom Walkinshaw, built by Jaguar
Sport a joint venture of Jaguar and TWR, between 1990 and 1992. The
car was based on the XJR-9 that won the 1988 Le Mans 24 hours. It
was also the first carbon fibre/Kevlar road-going car beating the
McLaren F1.
Built for a new race series �the Intercontinental Challenge' with
production totalling just 53 examples, the XJR-15 was a two-seater
V12-engined sports car producing 450bhp from its six-litre alloy,
dry sump V-12 which had a Cosworth forged crankshaft, connecting
rods, aluminium pistons and fuel delivery via Zytec electronically
controlled sequential fuel injection. The transmission was a TWR
six-speed transaxle with straight cut gears, which was matched to
an AP triple-plate carbon clutch. Due to its lightweight
construction the car weighed just 2,315 pounds which gave it a top
speed of 215mph with excellent power-to weight and superb handling
made this a formidable race car.
The 3 race series which offered a winner takes all $1,000,000 prize
took place at Monaco, Silverstone and Spa-Francochamps as a support
race for Formula One, with the overall winner being Armin
Hahne.
The example offered here is one of the 16 examples to actually
compete in the Intercontinental Challenge driven by Andy Evans, it
completed all 3 races without accident, the only car to do so. It
has just benefited from a complete no expense spared professional
restoration undertaken by one of the foremost race preparation
companies in the UK. Recent work has involved a total strip back to
the bare tub, complete mechanical disassembly and overhaul of all
components including engine, gearbox, suspension and steering plus
the procurement and fitting of a correct new fuel tank. Full
photographic history and invoices are also provided.
With a well-documented period competition history and offered in
race ready condition it provides a fantastic opportunity to acquire
one of these iconic Jaguar Sports racers. Please contact us for
more details to follow.
