Description
The XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar ever produced and when launched in 1992 and had the highest maximum speed of any production car. Constructed using advanced aluminium honeycomb, the car was immensely strong and, despite its size, weighed just 1, 470 kg.
Originally conceived as a concept car, the XJ220 debuted at the 1988 British Motor Show. Designed by Keith Helfet, the car was signed off for production in December 1989 with TWR selected as the partner for the project.
Powered by a 3. 5 litre, twin turbo V6, the XJ220 channelled its drive through the 18 inch Speedline rear wheels shod in specially developed 345/ 35 Bridgestone Expedia tyres via a five speed gearbox and an AP Racing twin plate clutch. The XJ220 developed 550 PS and 475 lbs ft of torque to allow it to accelerate to 60mph in under four seconds. Braking was supplied by a set of AP Racing discs and four pot callipers.
Built by hand in an all new factory in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, prototype 001 was completed in 1990. The first customer car was completed in June 1992 with a retail price of £470, 000.
Production ceased in 1994, by which time 275 cars had been built.
Available for to purchase directly from Jaguar Classic is this right hand drive car finished in Spa Silver with Smoke Grey Connolly leather interior.
Originally purchased by the Sultan of Brunei, the car returned to the UK and was serviced by Jaguar Cars at Browns Lane. The car was also registered for the first time in 2002 having cover just a few hundred miles. Its most recent owner acquired the car in 2018 and the car has been serviced throughout that time by Jaguar Classic.
A rare opportunity to buy an iconic 1990’s supercar directly from the manufacturer, it will be supplied with 12 months warranty and 12 months breakdown cover, as well as a full service before delivery.
