Mulsanne's Corner Race Car Aerodynamics Database: 1989 Jaguar XJR-10

1989-1990 Jaguar XJR-10

Reference: Alastair Macqueen
Jaguar XJR-10, Road America 1989 Del Mar 1989 "as raced" configuration:

Downforce:
3909 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 1149 lbs. of drag
5629 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 1655 lbs. of drag
6949 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 2043 lbs. of drag
Lift-to-drag ratio: 3.34:1
Aero. Balance @ 200 mph:
F: 2842 lbs. (40.9%)
R: 4107 lbs.

1990 High Downforce configuration:

Wide nose/front track, large louvers, C371 underwing, 1989 tail, 1989 rear wing, large curved flap, 0 degree mainplane angle, 41 degree flap angle, 1" Gurney, IMSA big endplates, rear wheel covers

Downforce:
4291 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 1121 lbs. of drag
6179 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 1614 lbs. of drag
7628 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 1993 lbs. of drag
Lift-to-drag ratio: 3.83:1

F: 3349 lbs. (43.9%)
R: 4279 lbs.

	Del Mar 1989 "as raced" configuration: Downforce: 3909 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 1149 lbs. of drag 5629 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 1655 lbs. of drag 6949 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 2043 lbs. of drag Lift-to-drag ratio: 3.34:1 Aero. Balance @ 200 mph: F: 2842 lbs. (40.9%) R: 4107 lbs.
	1990 High Downforce configuration: Wide nose/front track, large louvers, C371 underwing, 1989 tail, 1989 rear wing, large curved flap, 0 degree mainplane angle, 41 degree flap angle, 1" Gurney, IMSA big endplates, rear wheel covers Downforce: 4291 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 1121 lbs. of drag 6179 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 1614 lbs. of drag 7628 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 1993 lbs. of drag Lift-to-drag ratio: 3.83:1 F: 3349 lbs. (43.9%) R: 4279 lbs.