Jaguar XJR-15

This beauty was a sports car, which was designed and produced by the British automobile manufacturing company, Jaguar. The production of this model was announced on November 15, 1990. However, this sports car was offered during the years 1990-1992. The offered models were also limited to just 50. All the 50 units were manufactured at Bloxham Oxfordshire, England. Moreover, the offered price for Jaguar XJR 15 was US $ 960,165. The Jaguar XJ220 is considered as the successor model of it.

Jaguar XJR-15

Engine

The Jaguar XJR- 15 was a 2-door coupe, which was equipped with a 6.0 L V12 engine with a capacity volume of 5993 cc. To make it a well balanced sports car, this vehicle was built with an aerodynamic body styled design. The vehicle could generate power of 450 hp. This vehicle is also designed with a 6-speed manual unsynchronized transmission system, whereas the 5-speed manual synchronized transmission system was used as the optional one.

Performance

The body work and chassis of Jaguar XJR-15 is manufactured with Kevlar and carbon fiber. This vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic fuel injection system. The vehicles can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. This vehicle can attain a top speed of 191 mph. About 16 numbers of these vehicles were introduced to 1991 Formula One Grand Prix. Moreover, Jaguar Company had sold out 3 models of XJR-15 in USA, whereas not a single vehicle was imported to European countries.

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