The XJR-8 was a race car built by Jaguar for campaigning in the World Sportscar Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of Group C. It was used during the 1987 season.

Displacing 6.2 litres, the Naturally Aspirated engine produced around 650 bhp in endurance trim.

Following extensive development over the winter, the XJR-8 was packed with upgrades to maximise performance and combat previous reliability issues. The most notable change was a …

Jaguar XJR-8 is one of the most successful race cars in Jaguar’s motorsport history. It was in use for just one victorious season – 1987 – but what a season it was! With eight wins in ten rounds …

Dec 31, 2011 · British Racing Green trim provided a nod to winning Jaguar sportscars of the past. It's also in the lines of the car: uncompromising in its mission, the XJR-8 was a guided missile …

Oct 16, 2019 · Power: 750 bhp / 560 kW @ 7200 rpm Torque: 828 Nm / 611 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm Weight: 881 kg / 1,942 lbs Events: Spa testdays, Spa Classic, Monza Historic Race series: …

The Jaguar XJR-8 was a car designed by Tony Southgate in 1987, destined for the World Sports Prototype Championship. The car was built in Kidlington by Tom Walkinshaw's TWR Jaguar …

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The new Silk Cut TWR Jaguar XJR-8s achieved first-time victory upon their debut in the Jarama 360Kms race in Spain on March 22, 1987, co-driven by John Watson/Jan Lammers.

The XJR-8 was a prototype racecar chassis built for the 1987 season. Over the winter of 1986, TWR continued their development program and made many (sixty-four to be precise) detail …