The XJS Is Fat And Overgrown
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Had a 77 MGB. Loved that car. Not sure if it turned heads from what it was or because of the ugly school bus yellow color it was.... Still loved it.
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You'll notice that I retained the XJS's 102" wheelbase, but, I moved both axles forward 6 inches, in order to put the V12 behind the front axles, and improve the front-to-rear weight distribution, for better handling.
However, I've been studying the frame at the front of the car, and I believe it would be relatively simple to move the front suspension crossmember forward at least 6 inches, putting the V12 behind the front axles. A new cross member would need to be constructed which would bolt right up where the original used to be, and would serve as the motor mounts for the V12. The problem is that you now have at least a 108 inch wheebase. That's not a terrible length, and would, in fact, provide a better ride, and greater high speed stability for the car, but, I don't know if those qualities would offset the penalty of an increased turning diameter.
I like that double blade look as well, but, it's purely cosmetic, and I question it's stability at high speeds. If they wobble (especially the front bumper), they might act like a wing, and, could affect the feel of the car at those speeds. I'm working up some drawings for JagZilla's final design, which either do away with the bumpers entirely, or, feature either the bumperettes similar to what was on the standard Shelby AC Cobra (minus the hoop around the grill), or a redesign of the quicklift style bumperettes used on the 427 SC & 289 FIA versions of that car, but, styled to fit the design of the XJS.
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