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ACL GTR Jaguar Broadspeed XJ12C

ClassicAC Legends
525 hp
Horsepower
1315 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1976
Year

ACL GTR Jaguar Broadspeed XJ12C (Classic)

The ACL GTR Jaguar Broadspeed XJ12C is a brutal, historic British touring car built around one of the most iconic silhouettes of the 1970s. Based on the Jaguar XJ12C and developed by Broadspeed for Group 2 and later Group 5-style competition, it combines a massive V12, aggressive aero, and old-school rear-drive muscle in a package that looks every bit as wild as it sounds.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 5.3L Jaguar SOHC 60° V12, naturally aspirated, front-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~525 hp

  • Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 4-speed manual racing gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,315 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,970 mm long × 1,780 mm wide × 1,320 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,850 mm

  • Tires: Historic racing slicks on period alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with racing calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Broadspeed XJ12C is a heavy, powerful, and wonderfully dramatic Classic racer that rewards commitment and smooth hands. It carries the mass and momentum of a big touring car, but the V12 gives it a more exotic personality than most period machinery. In the sim, it feels long, planted, and a little intimidating on entry, yet surprisingly rewarding once you learn to manage weight transfer and keep it rotating through the middle of the corner.

Engine & Sound: The 5.3L V12 is the star of the show, delivering a deep, metallic howl that builds into a gloriously savage top-end wail. Throttle response is linear rather than punchy, but the engine loves revs and makes every upshift feel theatrical. It is one of those classic touring cars that sounds alive from idle to redline.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable at speed, but the front end can push if you enter too hot. It responds best to measured turn-in and patient mid-corner balance.

  • Traction: Good for a classic RWD touring car, though rear slip is easy to find if you get greedy with throttle application.

  • Braking: Strong but old-school, requiring planning and smooth modulation rather than late, aggressive hits.

  • Top Speed: Strong on the straights, with the V12's power and slippery bodywork making it a credible contender in fast historic races.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision heavyweight. Let the car settle before asking for rotation, and use momentum to your advantage. It shines on fast, flowing circuits where stability matters more than outright agility.

Livery & Aesthetics: The XJ12C's long hood, broad hips, and muscular stance make it one of the most charismatic shapes in historic racing. ACL's Broadspeed-inspired presentation captures the period-correct menace perfectly, with a boxy, purposeful aero kit and unmistakable 1970s touring car attitude.

For fans of vintage endurance and touring car racing, the ACL GTR Jaguar Broadspeed XJ12C is a charismatic handful — heavy, loud, and deeply rewarding when driven on the edge.