Developed as a formidable rival to Porsche and Nissan, the XJR-7 features a 7.0-liter V12 engine capable of generating 720 horsepower. Its competition pedigree is marked by a storied debut at the 1985 Daytona 3 Hours and a final victory for Group 44 at the West Palm Beach 3 Hours. Legendary drivers including Hurley Haywood, Brian Redman, and John Morton steered the car through its active seasons before it concluded its professional career at the 1988 Daytona 24 Hours.

Harry Hurst, the museum’s director of programs, described the acquisition as the culmination of three decades of racing excellence. After the car was retired from professional circuits, Bob Tullius maintained the machine in pristine, running condition before eventually selling it to the Rogers family in 1992. The XJR-7 now sits alongside other endurance icons like the 1966 Ford GT40 MkII and the 1970 Porsche 917 LH. Visitors can view the Jaguar at the museum’s Norwitch Drive facility, which remains open Tuesday through Sunday.