The
stunning Jaguar XJ13 mid-engine prototype was tested several
times at MIRA (Motor Industry Research Association) test centre
near Nuneaton, England. The V12 XJ13 was kept secret in order
to not interfere with E-Type sales, potential E-Type purchasers
might prefer the XJ13.
However during a test run the XJ13 suffered tire failure at
140 mph and the car was destroyed in the resulting crash, the
driver walked away. Two years later the XJ13 was fully restored
by Jaguar technicians and it now resides in the Jaguar museum.
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