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11-09-2007, 03:49 AM
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Ultimatecarpage.com update (11-09-07)
Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,
Jaguar had officially retired from racing in the 1950s, but motorsport was never off the minds of the engineers. In complete secrecy they penned the design for a highly advanced V12 engine and matching monocoque chassis in the early 1960s. A few years later the project was given the go-ahead; the board believed it formed the ideal test bed to develop the V12 engine and that it could bring Jaguar back to Le Mans. Completed late in 1966, the car was known as the Experimental Jaguar 13, or XJ13. It used a twin-cam V12 engine, which served as a fully stressed member. The Lotus 49 Formula 1 cars is often credited for debuting the stressed engine, but it outdates the XJ13 by almost a year. As both projects were top secret, it is quite amazing that two different groups of engineers came to the same conclusion, paving the way for modern racing car design. The XJ13 was tested extensively throughout 1967, breaking the MIRA track record very early on. Unfortunately rule changes left the mid-engined Jaguar obsolete before it ever turned one wheel in anger. Still a secret, it was retired and stored. Years later, the unique racing car was brought out for the introduction of the first V12 engined Jaguar. Sadly it was heavily damaged on its "public debut" when a tire blew at MIRA. Fortunately the car was completely rebuilt and served as demonstration vehicle all over the World. Tired and with two blown engines, the XJ13 was recently completely refurbished and is now back to full running order. It can be admired in great detail in our 12-shot gallery. Jaguar XJ13 http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/222/Jaguar-XJ13.html Regards, Wouter Melissen
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11-09-2007, 07:06 PM
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nice update, i saw a red XJ-13 some months ago but couldn't identify it, now i know what it is!
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Sam doesnt study. He just gains knowledge by osmosis. the pure fact he is near you means he is stealing your identity and quite possibly your underpants. - whiteballz
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11-10-2007, 01:34 AM
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Quote:
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"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
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11-10-2007, 01:39 AM
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yes, it was competing at speed on tweed, looked very good, i can see why one would wish to have a replica.
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Sam doesnt study. He just gains knowledge by osmosis. the pure fact he is near you means he is stealing your identity and quite possibly your underpants. - whiteballz
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11-10-2007, 01:41 AM
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Quote:
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"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
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11-10-2007, 01:43 AM
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 the price to pay for being road legal.. 
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Sam doesnt study. He just gains knowledge by osmosis. the pure fact he is near you means he is stealing your identity and quite possibly your underpants. - whiteballz
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