The Jaguar XJR-7 is a IMSA GTP sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by Group 44, for Jaguar with the aim of competing, from 1985, in the IMSA GT Championship. Jaguar XJR-7s contested until 1988, before Jaguar replaced it with the Jaguar XJR-9.[2][3][4][5][6]

Jaguar XJR-7
Overview
Production1985 - 1987
DesignerLee Dykstra
Body and chassis
ClassRacing car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)[1]
Length4,750 mm (187 in)
Width1,980 mm (78 in)
Height1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Chronology
SuccessorJaguar XJR-9

Wins/Victories

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1985 - 1987 Jaguar XJR-7 - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Jaguar XJR-7". Retrieved 19 June 2022.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Nick D (1 March 2016). "Jaguar XJR-7". supercars.net. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Orange Coast Magazine". Emmis Communications. 19 July 1986. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Tampa Bay Magazine". Tampa Bay Publications, Inc. 19 February 1987. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "1985 - 1987 Jaguar XJR-7 - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  7. ^ Ted West. "» Jaguar XJR7". speedreaders.info. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  8. ^ "IMSA 1986". classicscars.com. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  9. ^ "1986 Jaguar XJR-7". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  10. ^ Beck-Burridge, M.; Walton, J. (7 November 2001). Sports Sponsorship and Brand Development: The Subaru and Jaguar Stories. Springer. ISBN 9780230508224. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via Google Books.
  11. ^ "Jaguar XJR-7". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  12. ^ "IMSA 1987". classicscars.com. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
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