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Originally Posted by cybersdorf
"Predictable response." - Jaguar never sold customer cars. But that was Jaguar's problem, really. Compare the works cars to the works cars if you want comparison.
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So we talk in praise of the Jag V12. Will be much missed by most, and then the thread appears to become a criticism of it 'v' other motors.
If you're from GB you'll understand the relevance of this motor vis a vis national pride and heritage, and I mean
understand (as opposed to being aware of)
Jaguar never sold customer cars - so what? Exclusivity has a certain appeal. Yep - works 956 / 962s are much lauded, by me as well. But, if we are being pedantic let's compare Group C Works Jags v Group C Works Porsches.
85 . 3-0 to Porsche (Shah Alam, Brands, Mosport)
86. 2-1 to Porsche (Monza and Le Mans 962, Silverstone Jag)
87. 4-1 to Jaguar (Jarama, Jerez, Monza, Silverstone - Porsche wins Le Mans). Clearly other 4 Jag wins that year not included as works Porsche team withdrew
88 1-0 to Jaguar (Le Mans). No works 962s in any other events
So its Works Porsche 7 Jaguar 6 in head to head group C races. So, not much in it really.
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