Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 1 Built
- Years
- 1992
- Engine
- Mid-mounted longitudinal 90 degree V6 · 3,498 cc / 3.5 LFactory: 3,498 cc
- Power
- 336 kW / 456 PSFactory: 450 hp · converted
- Top speed
- Not yet verified
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- TWR
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- 2 (independently researched)
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The XJR-17 was a single car converted from the second XJR-16 IMSA GTP chassis into an IMSA Lights or FIA Cup specification car, intended to race at Le Mans in 1992. It never raced because no funding was found.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productionXJR-16 and XJR-17 chassis together: "Both cars have survived and are still raced from time to time" (source, 2009) | 21 | Surviving examples | Independently researched |
| Total model productionbuilt, never raced | 11,2 | Factory production | Registry reported |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
TWR built the XJR-16 for the 1991 IMSA GTP season. It was a development of earlier TWR Jaguars with an aluminium-honeycomb carbon-fibre monocoque, a lengthened bell-housing and push-rod actuated dampers mounted on top of the gearbox. The XJR-16 won four of ten races and gave Jaguar second place in the constructors' championship.
After the XJR-16 withdrawal at the 1992 Daytona 24 Hours, Jaguar North America chose the Formula 1-inspired XJR-14 instead. The second chassis was converted with a naturally aspirated engine and steel brake discs and named XJR-17. The source says both cars have survived and are raced from time to time.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard XJR-17.
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | JRV-61 Independently researched |
| Layout | Mid-mounted longitudinal 90 degree V61 Independently researched |
| Cylinders | 61 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 3,498 cc / 3.5 LFactory: 3,498 cc1 Independently researched |
| Bore | 94 mmFactory: 94 mm1 Independently researched |
| Stroke | 84 mmFactory: 84 mm1 Independently researched |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder1 Independently researched |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection1 Independently researched |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated1 Independently researched |
| Power | 336 kW / 456 PSFactory: 450 hp · converted1 Independently researchedStated as bhp. |
| Power at | Not yet verified |
| Torque | Not yet verified |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | Five-speed manual1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gears | 51 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | Rear1 Independently researched |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Aluminium-honeycomb reinforced carbon-fibre monocoque (XJR-16 basis)1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar1 Independently researched |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Steel discs1 Independently researched |
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion, power assisted1 Independently researched |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | Not yet verified |
| Length | Not yet verified |
| Width | Not yet verified |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | Not yet verified |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
Jaguar XJR-17 specifications Level C Ultimatecarpage.com · 2009-10-14
- Numbers built: 1 (Never raced)
- Both cars have survived
- JRV-6 90º V6
- JRV-6 90º V6; Mid, longitudinally mounted
- see source
- 3,498 cc / 213.5 cu in
- 94.0 mm / 84.0 mm
- 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
- Fuel feed Fuel Injection
- converted ... with a naturally aspirated engine and steel discs
- 450 bhp / 336 kW
- 5 speed Manual
- Drive Rear wheel drive
- aluminium honeycomb reinforced carbon fibre monocoque
- double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
- naturally aspirated engine and steel discs
- rack-and-pinion, power assisted
- 2
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