The Jaguar XJ13 is a prototype racing car that was developed by Jaguar Engineering Director William Heynes to compete at Le Mans in the mid 1960s. It never raced, and only one was produced. The car has not been officially valued, but a £7 million bid for it …

Apr 20, 2024 · The maximum displacement limit of 3,000cc for prototype cars took the wind out of the sails of the colossal 5-litre V8 designed by the British for the Jaguar XJ13.

An evolution of the 1964 DOHC prototype “XJ13” engine, the Jaguar V12 engine is a family of SOHC internal combustion V12 engines with a common block design, that were mass-produced by Jaguar Cars for a quarter of a century, from 1971 to 1997, mostly as 5.3‑litres, but later also as 6‑litres, and 7‑litre versions that were deployed in ...

Dec 22, 2023 · A seventh engine was assembled as a 60° V8 and run on Jaguar's test bed. The V12 block for this engine was converted into a V8 using a special crankshaft with throws for only eight of the twelve cylinders.

Feb 4, 2022 · Jaguar's first vehicle with a V12 engine was the unique XJ13 from 1966, which was completely reconstructed after an accident.

Jun 19, 2020 · Compared to the single cam Ferrari V12 and Ford’s pushrod V8, the new Jaguar V12 seemed to have an edge. Understandably, the competition department in Coventry thought it the ideal power unit for an all new prototype racing car that could return Jaguar to Le Mans.

Feb 13, 2024 · Claims that he was influenced by the XJ13 chassis designer Derrick Whyte of Jaguar are likely to be false - it was simply that Bryan's expertise lay in the GT40. After the former JD Classic’s legal woes, the data and buck were offered around the Trade.

Nov 4, 2018 · The unlucky XJ13 utilized a new 5.0 liter four-cam V12 that was in essence two XK6’s joined on a common crankshaft, and though no single of a series of sad events can be blamed for the promising aluminum beast’s lack of competition pedigree, its massive–and nearly terminal–1971 crash at MIRA certainly didn’t help.

Aug 18, 2016 · Their now legendary XJ13 was built to do 215 mph and to continue Jaguar’s success in the 1965 24 hour race. However, the rules were changed whilst the 13 was being developed. Its 5 litre, 502 bhp quad cam engine was too large to comply with the new regulations.

The Jaguar XJ13 is one of the most enigmatic and legendary cars in automotive history. Conceived in the 1960s as Jaguar’s contender for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the XJ13 was a bold leap forward in design and engineering.