XJ220C-LM Specification: Weight Saving, Carbon Bodywork and an 850bhp V6 The changes for the XJ220C-LM are numerous, but the headlines are a weight saving of 400kg, full detachable carbon composite body panels, a stripped-out interior with extensive carbon fibre and a Jaguar Group C inspired 3.5L V6 power unit capable of 850bhp.

Further upgrades included enhanced cooling, upgraded suspension and braking system, with many aluminium components of the road car, upgraded for race-grade carbon and carbon-kevlar.

Just 4 examples of the ultimate specification XJ220 were produced in total, with 3 of these competing at Le Mans.

The 1993 Le Mans 24 Hours and the Rise of the GT Class By the early 90s, GT racing was going from strength to strength around the world and most notably at the Le Mans 24 Hour the most prestigious endurance race on the motorsport calendar.

Cars such as the Ferrari F40LM, 911 RSR, Audi 90 GTO had all been successful in the IMSA series and by 1993, the Le Mans grid had...