This car shown here is known as the 1991 TWR R9-R, also referred to as R9-R/2, and it’s the very last car produced in the history of the XJR-15 model aside from converted cars. This unique example was constructed entirely separate from all of the other cars, and despite currently being finished in this ‘Outrageous Orange’ paint work, it was originally believed to be finished in blue, and was potentially also even black at one point. The JaguarSport XJR-15 was developed by Scottish racing driver Tom Walkinshaw, founder of Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR). His relationship with Jaguar rose after success racing a Jaguar XJ-S in the 1982 European Touring Car Championship. By 1988, the TWR-designed Jaguar XJR-9 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With demand growing for a racing road car, TWR and Jaguar Cars Limited formed JaguarSport in the late 1980s to develop the XJR-15 and XJ220. Initially dubbed ‘XJR-14’, ‘R9-R’, or ‘S3’ internally, the Peter Stevens-designed XJR-15 was based on the Tony Southgate-engineered XJR-9LM. Stevens began with the ex-Win Percy XJR-8 tub, building a Le Mans-style road car per Walkinshaw’s request. Stevens later revised the carbon monocoque for road use, while Jim Router and David Fullerton tuned the chassis. Carbon fiber work was done by Astec Composites and Dove. Andy Morrison served as project manager, with Charlie Bamber and Martin Smith developing the engine under Allan Scott. It was also built to race in the 1991 Jaguar Sport Intercontinental Challenge—held at Monaco, Silverstone, and Spa—with 16 cars entered and two spares prepared. In total, 50 XJR-15s were made, including race cars, LM versions, road cars, and 2 R9R prototypes, each with unique differences. Notably, the JaguarSport XJR-15 was the world’s first road-car constructed entirely out of carbon fiber.
How many made? 52 total cars were produced, consisting 50 total XJR-15s (race, road, and LM) and 2 R9-R prototypes.
Engine: 6.0L 450hp naturally aspirated 24-valve Jaguar V12 engine
Debut: the XJR-15 officially debuted at the 1991 at the Silverstone circuit
Top Speed: around 191mph
0-60mph: around 3.9 seconds
Photo Credit: https://www.car-revs-daily.com/tag/xjr-15/amp/ (@car_revs_daily)
Research: @rarecarsonly