April 3, 2026 | Spotlight #20
Every week I put a random model from my collection in the spotlight, this week
The Jaguar XJR-9 from Le Mans 1988, which can also be found in #003 TWR Jaguars
1988 Le Mans 24h, Jaguar XJR-9
TWR developed the Jaguar XJR into a winner, the first non-Porsche win since 1980! Jan Lammers was the lead driver and drove 14 hours in total. He managed to hold off the attacking Porsches in the last hour, despite a broken gearbox which was stuck in 4th gear.
TWR #2: Jan Lammers (NL) / Andy Wallace (GB) / Johnny Dumfries (GB)
Results: Start-grid 6th / time 3:23.740 / race 1st – 394 laps
Jaguar XJR-9 LM – Group C1. Powered by 7.0 liter Jaguar V12 90º injection, approx. 720 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. TWR / ACT #488
- IXO Classic Le Mans & GT-cars LMC002 (diecast)
- Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
Last week’s model was the Porsche 928S from Daytona 1984, which can also be found in #080 Front-engined Porsches
1984 Daytona 24h, Porsche 928S
All attention went to the new Porsche 962 that made its debut. But in the back of the grid another exceptional Porsche was present. The car was a special project by Brumos and the Porsche factory: a near standard Porsche 928S with a light weight aluminum chassis entered in IMSA GTO. Behind the wheel good old Vic Elford and Richard Attwood and two experienced American Porsche drivers. The car did well and was in 5th position overall at a certain moment, some problems delayed the car and they finished 15th. It was the only race the car ever drove, now it’s stored probably somewhere in a cellar of the Porsche museum.
Brumos Racing #92: Vic Elford (GB) / Richard Attwood (GB
) / Bob Hagestad (USA
) / Howard Meister (USA
)
Results: Start-grid 72nd / time 2:18.362 / race 15th – 569 laps / 4th GTO
Porsche 928S – IMSA GTO: Powered by 5.0 liter Porsche V8 90°, approx. 330 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 1350 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. #unknown
- SPARK Porsche Museum MAP 020 202 15 limited 500 pcs (resin)
- Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
- Also appears in #059 Brumos
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