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XJ13
History
The XJ13, circa 1966, was Jaguars first
V-12 platform and answer to the challenge to remain competitive in the LeMans
racing circuit. Although it never raced, it did break track records at MIRA in
1967 during its initial test run with Norman Dewis in the cockpit. A rear wheel
collapse during a later promotional run resulted in a crash that severely
damaged the XJ13. Norman Dewis walked away from the crash, and the XJ13 was
placed in a warehouse in its wrecked state.
Jaguar had planned on continuing the development of the XJ13 for racing,
but the XJ13 was relegated to the back burner after Jaguar merged with
BMC. It was eventually restored, being
completed in 1973 with a few modifications. The famous Jaguar XJ13 and now
resides in the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Museum, attracting attention and
visitors from all over the world.
Only one XJ13 was ever built, and
the thought of putting the XJ13 body design into mass production was decided
against for fear of cannibalizing Jaguars sales of the then successful E-type.
This is a testament to the strong aesthetic appeal of the XJ13 body design by
Malcom Sayer, who also designed the successful Jaguar C & D types. Even Jaguars upper management of the day
recognized the potential commercial success of the design.
The original XJ13 has never been
available for private ownership.
However, it is now possible to build your own replica XJ13 using the SCF
XJ13 body chassis unit as your high quality platform.
Some
facts about the original Jaguar XJ13:
Number Manufactured: 1
Top speed: 175
mph (at MIRA)
Engine: Quad overhead cam 4.993L Jaguar V-12
mid engine
Max HP: 502 @ 7,600 RPM
Max Torque: 386 lbs ft @ 6,300 RPM
Transaxle: ZF5DS25/2
Gross vehicle weight: 2,478 lbs Overall length: 14
8.5 Overall Width: 6-1 Overall Height: 3-2 Ground Clearance: 4 Wheelbase: 8-0 Track: 4-8 Body: Aluminum Chassis: Aluminum Wheels: Cast
magnesium Front: 15 x 8.5 Rear: 15 x 11 Tires: Dunlop
racing 184 compound Front: 5.25/10.5 x 15 Rear: 6.00/13.50 x 15
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for a side by side comparison of the Jaguar XJ13 and the SCF XJ13
