1991 XJR-14

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Jonnyspa27

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1991 XJR-14

« on: June 28, 2007, 10:30:34 pm »

Just outta curiosity why didn't the 14's start in 1991? Was it simply a question of reliability and the car was built more for the shorter races and 1000kms? Or was there a safety issue with the car? I miss these graceful beauties

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Re: 1991 XJR-14

« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2007, 12:20:34 am »

It wasn't set up for the race, too much downforce, top speed not to good, engine not reliable. Besides they had proper cars in the garage, just weighed to much.


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Re: 1991 XJR-14

« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2007, 02:16:43 am »

Very well, thanks for the info. I thought it may be something of the sort. I wonder why they couldn't change the underbody of the car a bit to reduce the downforce or was it the massive rear wing I wonder?


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