The 1980's saw the return to racing glory for Jaguar. From the great efforts of Group 44 in the early part of the decade, TWR built on that foundation to bring Jaguar to the winners podium again at both Daytona and Le Mans in 1988 and 1990. They would continue to see great achievement in World Sports Car (IMSA and Group C) in the 80's and 90's, becoming World Sports Car Champions in 1987, 88, & 90. As they were in the mid-50's, it was a time when Jaguar was again on top of the racing world.
1984 XJR-5: Lee Dykstra penned the great lines of the XJR-5. With Jaguar support, Group 44 developed the car for IMSA racing in the USA, followed by the modified and further developed cars which ran at Le Mans in 1984 & 85. Powered by 6.0L, stock block, mid-engine V12, ultimately producing 650 bhp, this engine would be the basis for the great Jaguar prototype cars and Le Mans winners to come. Brian Redman and Doc Bundy drove this car (Ch#006)to the win at the Miami 3 Hr. Model by STARTER 1/43 |
1984 XJR-5: Successful SCCA racer Bob Tullius and his Group 44 team brought Jaguar back to the Sarthe circuit after a twenty year absence in 1984. The XJR-5 proved to be a very competitive car, with top speeds comparable to the Porsche and Lancia competition. Car #40 (Chassis 008) driven by John Watson, Tony Adamowicz & Claude Ballot-Lena retired due to an accident as a result of a flat tire. Click here for an interesting website on Tony Adamowicz's career. Model by MILESTONE MINIATURES 1/43 |
1984 XJR-5: The second team car at Le Mans in 1984, driven by Brian Redman, Doc Bundy and Bob Tullius in the GTP class. Powered by the 6.0L SOHC V12 Jaguar engine, the XJR-5 produced 650 bhp and had a top speed of 217 mph. The car retired after 21 hrs and being in 6th place, due to gearbox troubles. In my opinion, this is one, if not the best looking of the Group 6/GTP cars of that era. Model by Bizarre 1/43 |
1984 XJR-5: One of 30 factory built cars by AMR in 1984. Model by AMR 1/43 |
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THE TWR ERA BEGINS
1988 XJR-9LM: Model by HPI 1/43 |
1988 XJR-9LM: Model by HPI 1/43 |
1988 XJR-9LM: Model by HPI 1/43 |
1988 XJR-9LM Model by SLOT.IT 1/32 |
1988 XJR-9LM: Signed by Andy Wallace Model by AUTO BARN 1/43 |
1988 XJR-9LM Model by HASEGAWA 1/24 |
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1988 XJR-9LM: Another version of the #21 Le Mans car driven by Sullivan, Jones & Cobb. Model by IXO 1/43 |
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1988 XJR-9D Model by CORGI 1/43 |
1988 XJR-9D Model by ONYX 1/43 |
1988 XJR-9D Model by SCALEXTRIC 1/32 |
1988 XJR-9D: 1988 Daytona 24 hr. winner Model by TOMY 1/64 |
1988 XJR-9D: "The Final Pit Stop" diorama of the winning Daytona car in 1988. Model by SPARK 1/43, Diorama by OLD IRISH |
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