1991 Jaguar XJR-15

This vehicle has a 1 door coupé body style designed by Peter Stevens with a mid mounted engine delivering power to the rear wheels. The power is produced by a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 6 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, a 60 degree V 12 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 450 bhp (456 PS/336 kW) of power at 6250 rpm, and maximum torque of 569 N·m (420 lb·ft/58 kgm) at 4500 rpm. It features dry sump-type lubrication. The engine powers the wheels via a 6 speed manual 'box. The stated weight at the kerb is 1048 kg. Maximum speed stated is 298 km/h (185 mph).
Full specs

Body type
1 door fixed-head coupé with 1 seats
Length
4800 mm
Weight
1048 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
6 litre
Cylinders
12, V
Power
456 PS / 450 bhp / 336 kW @ 6250 rpm
Torque
569 Nm / 420 ft.lb / 58 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Top speed
298 km/h / 185 mph

1991 Jaguar XJR-15 specifications

1991 Jaguar XJR-15 data
bodywork
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Body type	1 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	1
Designer	Peter Stevens
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2718 mm	107 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4800 mm	189 inches
Width	1900 mm	74.8 inches
Height	1100 mm	43.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	1048 kg	2310 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders	V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity	6 litre 5993 cc (365.715 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	90 × 78.5 mm 3.54 × 3.09 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.15
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	456 PS (450 bhp) (336 kW) at 6250 rpm
maximum torque	569 Nm (420 ft·lb) (58 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output	56 kW/litre 76.1 ps/litre 75.1 bhp/litre 1.23 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	94.94 Nm/litre 1.15 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium alloy block & head
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	11:1
Fuel system	Zytek fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1193.1 kPa (173 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.42 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	298 km/h (185 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 435.36 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.44 PS/kg 320.2 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.32 kW/kg 429.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.43 bhp/kg 0.19 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 3.12 kg/kW 5.22 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front	9.5 x 17
Wheel size rear	13 x 17
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	7755
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	60.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.