Constructed for a brand new collection known as the Intercontinental Problem, the XJR-15 was a limited-production supercar constructed by Jaguar Sport, a partnership of Jaguar and TWR. The design was loosely primarily based off the XJR Group-C automobiles which TWR manufactured for Jaguar. Thus, it retained the XJR-8’s 6-liter engine and fundamental chassis structure. A brand new physique was drawn up by Peter Stevens which he thought was extra distinctively Jaguar.

For clientele wishing to make use of the automobile on the street, Jaguar Sport fitted bumpers, blinkers and raised the general clearance. This enormously affected general efficiency because the undertray aerodynamics and suspension had been optimized for a really low trip top. Solely 53 had been made.

Based mostly mechanically on the Le Mans-winning Jaguar XJR-9, the automobile had an aerodynamic physique designed by Tony Southgate and styled by Peter Stevens, who later went on to model the McLaren F1. The automobile featured in a 1-make racing collection known as the Jaguar Intercontinental Problem, which supported 3 Method 1 races (Monaco, Silverstone and Spa) in 1991. The $1m prize was received by Armin Hahne. XJR-15 was the World’s first totally carbon-fibre road-car.

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