Great Drive in the Jaguar XJR-15
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Took advantage of the early morning sun to take the Jaguar XJR-15 out for a run today. Despite not having moved in over a month, it started right up and ran beautifully. The more use it gets, the better it becomes. It is such a unique special car that every time out is an adventure. I have enough miles in the "15" now that it all comes back very quickly and it is easy to get into a quick flow once underway. The huge amount of torque the V12 produces always impresses and the soundtrack is raw, powerful, and penetrating. The lack of sound insulation means that you can hear and enjoy the entire range of mechanical orchestration from the gearbox to the crankshaft, to each piston. It is a car that truly feels alive on the road and you need to learn how to work in smooth conjunction with the machine to get the best out of it. The brakes and steering are both excellent. The amount of grip the "15" has, even on a stone cold road, is impressive. Key to a good run though is driving it more like a race, and not road car. You need to set up corners, pick your braking and turn in points, and then allow the torque to push you out of the corner. Once you get the rhythm it a terrific feeling. With today's light traffic and clear weather it was a great rewarding drive. Only regret was it didn't last longer.
BoxerF50 said:
Took advantage of the early morning sun to take the Jaguar XJR-15 out for a run today. Despite not having moved in over a month, it started right up and ran beautifully. The more use it gets, the better it becomes. It is such a unique special car that every time out is an adventure. I have enough miles in the "15" now that it all comes back very quickly and it is easy to get into a quick flow once underway. The huge amount of torque the V12 produces always impresses and the soundtrack is raw, powerful, and penetrating. The lack of sound insulation means that you can hear and enjoy the entire range of mechanical orchestration from the gearbox to the crankshaft, to each piston. It is a car that truly feels alive on the road and you need to learn how to work in smooth conjunction with the machine to get the best out of it. The brakes and steering are both excellent. The amount of grip the "15" has, even on a stone cold road, is impressive. Key to a good run though is driving it more like a race, and not road car. You need to set up corners, pick your braking and turn in points, and then allow the torque to push you out of the corner. Once you get the rhythm it a terrific feeling. With today's light traffic and clear weather it was a great rewarding drive. Only regret was it didn't last longer.
Good write up, cheers 
BoxerF50 said:
BoxerF50 said:
Great write up!
hurstg01 said:
If it is SN 49, then it last was for sale in Brussels. I took a look at it when RM had the car before deciding to purchase mine.
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If you have more than a whiff of petrol in your veins, listening to this should provide a nice fix...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugLvq-vzAIc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugLvq-vzAIc
It's a pleasure to be able to share the car with true enthusiasts.
I had a very enjoyable 1 hour 15 minute run down to Goodwood (62 miles and £50 worth of petrol...or about 9MPG). My car has had a lot of modifications to make it more user-friendly, not least of which - the aircon - provided welcome relief on the way back when the sun was up.
I know of 4 or 5 more cars that are coming to UK roads in the next 12 months so your chances of seeing one will increase considerably...;-)
I had a very enjoyable 1 hour 15 minute run down to Goodwood (62 miles and £50 worth of petrol...or about 9MPG). My car has had a lot of modifications to make it more user-friendly, not least of which - the aircon - provided welcome relief on the way back when the sun was up.
I know of 4 or 5 more cars that are coming to UK roads in the next 12 months so your chances of seeing one will increase considerably...;-)
SteveO220 said:
It's a pleasure to be able to share the car with true enthusiasts.
I had a very enjoyable 1 hour 15 minute run down to Goodwood (62 miles and £50 worth of petrol...or about 9MPG). My car has had a lot of modifications to make it more user-friendly, not least of which - the aircon - provided welcome relief on the way back when the sun was up.
I know of 4 or 5 more cars that are coming to UK roads in the next 12 months so your chances of seeing one will increase considerably... ;-)
That's great news I had a very enjoyable 1 hour 15 minute run down to Goodwood (62 miles and £50 worth of petrol...or about 9MPG). My car has had a lot of modifications to make it more user-friendly, not least of which - the aircon - provided welcome relief on the way back when the sun was up.
I know of 4 or 5 more cars that are coming to UK roads in the next 12 months so your chances of seeing one will increase considerably... ;-)
SteveO220 said:
It's a pleasure to be able to share the car with true enthusiasts.
I had a very enjoyable 1 hour 15 minute run down to Goodwood (62 miles and £50 worth of petrol...or about 9MPG). My car has had a lot of modifications to make it more user-friendly, not least of which - the aircon - provided welcome relief on the way back when the sun was up.
I know of 4 or 5 more cars that are coming to UK roads in the next 12 months so your chances of seeing one will increase considerably...;-)
They are becoming as common as XJ220s around these parts...................I had a very enjoyable 1 hour 15 minute run down to Goodwood (62 miles and £50 worth of petrol...or about 9MPG). My car has had a lot of modifications to make it more user-friendly, not least of which - the aircon - provided welcome relief on the way back when the sun was up.
I know of 4 or 5 more cars that are coming to UK roads in the next 12 months so your chances of seeing one will increase considerably...;-)
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