Jaguar XJS is one classic car that retains its distinct charm even after decades of going out of production. British tuning company Tom Walkinshaw Racing known for creating renowned performance car restomods has now focused attention on the XJS. Meet the TWR Supercat, a stunning racy version of the XJS announced just in time for the rebranding of Jaguar as it heads into the EV-only future.
The hot two-wheeler shares its design inspiration with the car manufacturer’s other racing models like the XJR-15 and XJ220. Concealed underneath that carbon body bonnet is a supercharged 5.6L V12 engine tuned by the engineering wizards at TWR. No doubt it produces 660bhp and 730Nm of torque. All the power is transmitted to the rear wheels mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Designer: Tom Walkinshaw Racing
To keep the overall weight down, the body panels are made out of carbon fiber material. This reduces the overall weight down to 1,605 compared to the 1,770 of the XJS. The Super GT racer is not shy of being labeled as a muscle car purely because of its bold looks and power-packed performance under the hood. Khyzyl Saleem and Magnus Walker are the brains behind the design of this sculpted creation in a singular steel hue. The side profile carries embossed lines and the front has an aggressive element with the bonnet and grilles. Move to the rear and you’ll be stunned by the upper tail peaks flowing like an aerodynamic surfer’s surfboard.
The signature DNA of the XJR is perfectly blended with the flying buttresses optimizing the airflow at high speeds. The rear splitter and the flatter floorpain tune the handling when downforce is generated. To this end, the exhaust is reposited on the sides which looks absolutely cool. On the inside, the Supercat is embellished in leather with contemporary or heritage options to choose from. Once you are inside, the XJS influence is more than apparent as the door panels, dashboard and steering wheel are all draped in leather treatment. This classic influence is complemented by the more modern digital multimedia interface which is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compliant.
TWR Supercat is going to be a limited edition version of which only 88 units will be made. The car will be available in both left and right-hand drive versions in the UK, the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Prices for the retro-modern supercar will start from $285,000 and we’re sure it will be stocked out in an instant given its charming persona and cherished history behind the creation.
