Alan Jones 1987 Toyota 87c Launch Guide

Jones was "snapped up" by Toyota following the demise of the Beatrice F1 team, finding the lucrative offer to race in Japan attractive due to the lack of jet lag and favorable travel from Australia.

: The 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans was a failure for the team. The car shared by Jones, Lees, and Eje Elgh retired after only 19 laps when Jones coasted to a halt out of fuel, just a kilometre short of the pits due to a team miscalculation. Alan Jones' Perspective ALAN JONES 1987 TOYOTA 87C LAUNCH

At the end of the 1987 season, the 87C was phased out as Toyota developed the all-new V8-powered for the following year. Jones was "snapped up" by Toyota following the

: The 87C debuted at the Suzuka 500 km, where Alan Jones and Geoff Lees secured a third-place finish. Alan Jones' Perspective At the end of the

: The engine produced approximately 680 bhp in qualifying trim. Despite this power, the car suffered from insufficient downforce, which made it less competitive on high-speed circuits like Le Mans. Racing Debut and 1987 Season

The 87C was an evolution of previous Dome-built designs, featuring several technical advancements aimed at competing with dominant European marques like Porsche and Jaguar.

The launch of the in 1987 marked a significant step in Toyota's increased commitment to international sports car racing, headlined by the high-profile signing of former Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones . The Machine: Toyota 87C