Did the Jaguar D-Type win Le Mans?
Jaguar D-Type Ecurie Ecosse – 1957 Le Mans Winner.
What engine is in Jaguar D-Type?
| Jaguar D-Type | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Jaguar XKSS |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,442 cm3 (210.04 cu in) XK6 I6 (1954) 3,781 cm3 (230.73 cu in) XK6 I6 (1957) 2,997 cm3 (182.89 cu in) XK6 I6 (1958) |
Who owns the Jaguar XJ13?
The Jaguar XJ13 was a prototype racing car developed by Jaguar Engineering Director William Heynes to compete at Le Mans in the mid 1960s. It never raced, and only one was produced….
| Jaguar XJ13 | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm (95 in) |
| Length | 4,810 mm (189 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (71 in) |
| Height | 1,000 mm (39 in) |
Who won 1958 Le Mans?
This proved to be a multiple-title winning decision. This fine model is of the #14 that was driven to victory by Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958, clinching the World Sportscar Championship for Ferrari.
How much does a Jaguar D-Type Cost?
A: The average price of a D-Type is $524,601. Have another FAQ about the D-Type Jaguar?
How fast can a Jaguar D-Type Go?
170 mph
The Jaguar D-Type represents the height of 1950s technology and is capable of a hair-raising top speed of 170 mph (without seat belts mind you).
How fast was the Jaguar XJ13?
161.6 mph
By mid-year, the 5.0-liter V-12 was developing 472 hp at 7,250 rpm, and a young David Hobbs had lapped the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) 2.82-mile banked track (an exaggerated tri-oval) just north of Coventry at 161.6 mph in the XJ13, a record not beaten until the Gordon Murray-designed McLaren F1 lapped …
How much does a Jaguar XJ13 cost?
Transported back to the Jaguar factory, it sat, unloved, and forgotten, for years. The original prototype was eventually restored, but never raced. It is valued at over $7 million.
How much is a Jaguar D-type worth today?
The 1955 Jaguar D-Type will be auctioned at RM Sotheby’s in Paris on February 5 and is expected to sell for between $6,547,466 and $7,103,040 (€5,900,000 and €6,400,000 at current exchange).
What is the most expensive Jaguar car?
You bet there are! 1955 Jaguar D-Type: The most expensive Jaguar ever to be gaveled off, to date, is a 1955 Jaguar D-Type, which sold for $21,780,000 through a Sotheby’s auction in August 2016.
