Jaguar Returns to Le Mans Classic
Jaguar XJR-9 came with a victorious package. XJR-9 was built for both FIA Group C and IMSA Camel GTP racing. The car was an evolution of the XJR-8 design, drawn by Tony Southgate and built by TWR. For the 24 Hours of Le Mans, they developed the XJR-9LM, with a low-drag aerodynamic package required for high straight-line speeds on the Mulsanne Straight.
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Before Le Mans 1951, Jaguar was a relatively unknown motor manufacturer, but after that win the name was emblazoned worldwide. Lofty once said: "As soon as we won Le Mans people knew what a Jaguar was and the name went forward very, very quickly." The Company built on the victory and advertised the fact which boosted sales considerably.
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Faye Goldstraw, Jaguar Press Officer. T: 01926 6 48765/ M: 07860 872224 Email: [email protected]. For further media information on JaguarRSR please go to www.media.jaguarrsr.co.uk. Jaguar returns to the starting grid at Le Mans on June 12, as the stunning XKR GT2 sports car lines up alongside the world's leading endurance racers for the.
Jaguar Le Mans D Type Coupé Special Michelotti 1963
Jaguar famously won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times in the 1950s with its C-type and D-type racers. The dedicated C-type racer was motivated by a modified version of the then-contemporary twin-cam, 3.4-liter XK engine found in the XK120.
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Statistics By driver Jacky Ickx has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times. British driver Derek Bell (left), German driver Frank Biela (center) and Italian driver Emanuele Pirro (right) have each achieved five victories. By nationality By manufacturer
1952 Jaguar CType Le Mans Aero
Jaguar was a racing force in the golden era, particularly at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which the classic marquee won five times between 1951 and 1957. Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) began racing Jaguars in the European Touring Car Championship with the XJR-9.
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Le Mans News August 11th 2023 - Last updated: August 14th 2023 Jaguar leapt into the Group C bear pit in the 1980s, looking to revive its 1950s Le Mans 24 Hours successes. Andrew Frankel explores how it did just that, vanquishing Porsche with its now-legendary Silk Cut XJRs Author Andrew Frankel
Jaguar Returns to Le Mans Classic
Available on DVD here : http://bit.ly/RqJ2aIThis magnificent collection charts the story of the iconic D-Type Jaguar at the world's greatest endurance race f.
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Jaguar scored its first victory at Le Mans for more than 30 years at the end of a nip-and-tuck battle with the existing king of the place, Porsche. But it wa.
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10 Sec Rock Solid Gear Program with Arc'teryx "The Le Mans 24-Hours race holds a special place in the hearts of all Jaguar fans - it's a test of endurance that Jaguar is proud to have won.
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Jaguar Wins at Le Mans! Relive its Glorious History The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most gruelling races in the world. A true test of endurance, its glorious history stretches back almost 100 years. As far as manufacturers go, Porsche is the undisputed master of this race, with a total of 19 wins.
1952 Jaguar CType Le Mans Aero
Jaguar's history at Le Mans runs deep. Wins in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1988 and 1990 are part of the legend of the endurance classic. There hasn't been a fully fledged Jaguar programme at La Sarthe in almost 30 years, since when the Tom Walkinshaw run XJ220C won its class but was eventually disqualified for technical infractions relating to the.
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A Brief History of Jaguar at the Le Mans 24 Hours Published: 25 Sep 2021, 19:15 UTC • By: Mircea Panait The first endurance race took place in 1894 from Paris to Rouen, and the French.
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 on the Circuit de la Sarthe, France. It is one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world.. Jaguar XJR-12: 1989: Jochen Mass Manuel Reuter Stanley Dickens: Team Sauber Mercedes: Sauber C9-Mercedes-Benz: 1988: Jan.
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As had Enzo Ferrari, Jaguar boss Williams Lyons took a bit of persuading about the value of the Le Mans 24 Hours. He was, however, faster on the uptake. Ferrari was a racer at heart. The selling of a smattering of thoroughbred sports cars in America on the back of success in the only European race with cachet Stateside was a distraction initially.