V12 engine for the postwar market in Europe, production of V12-engined-cars was very limited until the 1960s. Ferrari has traditionally reserved their top V12 engine for their top-of-the line luxury sports coupes since 1949. Ferrari's closest rival, Lamborghini has also used the V12 configuration for many of its road cars since the company's inception in 1963. In 1972, Jaguar introduced the XJ12, equipped with a 5.3 litre V12, which continued (after revisions in 1993) until the 1996 model year, after which the marque discontinued the twelve-cylinder engine. BMW returned to V12 designs for its 7 Series sedan in model year 1986, forcing
2004 Australian Production Car Championship 21 finishers in each class in each race. In addition, 3 outright championship points were awarded to the driver setting the fastest qualifying time in each class for race 1 at each round. Class championship points were awarded on the same basis as outright championship points. Note: The Toyota Corolla Sportiva was classified as a Class B car for Round 1 and as a Class C car from Round 2 onwards. Image of 2004 champion Chris Alajajian (Subaru Liberty GT) at www.asphotos.com.au 2004 Australian Production Car Championship The 2004 Australian Production Car Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing