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With a chassis based on the Le Mans-winning XJR-9 (designed by Tony Southgate), powered by a naturally aspirated 6-liter 24-valve Jaguar V12 engine, and wearing coupe coachwork designed by Peter Stevens, The XJR-15 was essentially a Le Mans racers built for the street. It used the same technology and expertise of the Le Mans-winning XJR-9 and XJR-12, but in a more useable, road-going, track-ready car. Fifty examples were scheduled for production, and it is believed that 53 chassis were eventually made.
Like the XJR-9, the XJR-15 received a central monocoque chassis tub with slightly different dimensions and designed by Jim Router and Dave Fullerton. The suspension was the same as the XJR-9, with fabricated wishbones and horizontal pushrod-spring dampers at the front and coil springs at the rear. Stopping power was courtesy of four-piston AP Racing calipers and disc brakes housed completely within the wheels. The coachwork was a unique combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar composite.
The all-aluminum, dry-sump V-12 Group C-specification engine displaced 5,993 cc (6.0 L) and produced 450 horsepower. It had an advanced electronically managed fuel injection system and a 'fly by wire' throttle system and was paired with a TWR unsynchronised six-speed, race-tuned LeMans manual transmission. An optional five-speed synchromesh transmission was also available.
This particular example is chassis number 018 and one of 27 constructed in road-going specification. It has a five-speed transaxle, and its six-spoke, 17-inch O.Z. Racing alloy wheels are wrapped with Pirelli P-Zero tires.
This Jaguar is known as the 'Japan Study Car,' which was originally used for aerodynamic studies and testing of hybrid energy recovery systems by a former Nismo Racing engineer.
In 2015, this Jaguar was restored to its original specification by Bespoke Motors in Australia and accruing less than 1,000 miles since the work was completed. The interior houses gray leather racing seats with hardwired headsets, a Nardi racing steering wheel, and rocker-panel-mounted shifter. The exterior is done in factory-correct dark blue.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2023
Like the XJR-9, the XJR-15 received a central monocoque chassis tub with slightly different dimensions and designed by Jim Router and Dave Fullerton. The suspension was the same as the XJR-9, with fabricated wishbones and horizontal pushrod-spring dampers at the front and coil springs at the rear. Stopping power was courtesy of four-piston AP Racing calipers and disc brakes housed completely within the wheels. The coachwork was a unique combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar composite.
The all-aluminum, dry-sump V-12 Group C-specification engine displaced 5,993 cc (6.0 L) and produced 450 horsepower. It had an advanced electronically managed fuel injection system and a 'fly by wire' throttle system and was paired with a TWR unsynchronised six-speed, race-tuned LeMans manual transmission. An optional five-speed synchromesh transmission was also available.
This particular example is chassis number 018 and one of 27 constructed in road-going specification. It has a five-speed transaxle, and its six-spoke, 17-inch O.Z. Racing alloy wheels are wrapped with Pirelli P-Zero tires.
This Jaguar is known as the 'Japan Study Car,' which was originally used for aerodynamic studies and testing of hybrid energy recovery systems by a former Nismo Racing engineer.
In 2015, this Jaguar was restored to its original specification by Bespoke Motors in Australia and accruing less than 1,000 miles since the work was completed. The interior houses gray leather racing seats with hardwired headsets, a Nardi racing steering wheel, and rocker-panel-mounted shifter. The exterior is done in factory-correct dark blue.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2023
2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,200,000-USD $1,400,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,270,000
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar XJR-15
(Data based on Model Year 1991 sales)
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Chassis#: 042 Sold for USD$1,270,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Chassis#: 035 Sold for USD$861,965 2022 RM Sothebys : London | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Chassis#: 018 Sold for USD$1,270,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Chassis#: XJR-15 005 Sold for USD$1,380,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Chassis#: 028 Sold for USD$1,902,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Chassis#: 021 Sold for USD$362,544 2014 RM Auctions - London | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Coupe Chassis#: 022 Sold for USD$142,849 2005 Bonhams - Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars, F1 Memorabilia, Automobilia & Models |
Jaguar XJR-15s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1991 Jaguar XJR-15's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 008 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,400,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 044 | 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | $1,250,000 | $1,450,000 | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | SABTVR03598317220 | 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 011 | 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | $170,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 |
1991 JAGUAR XJR-15 V12 | 2004 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $165,000 | $185,000 |
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