There has been one brand that has stolen the limelight this November. For better or worse, the Jaguar brand is working its way through an almighty rebrand, one that looks set to lay the foundations for decades of EV motoring to come for those willing to adapt and accept, or those who simply aren’t aware of the brand’s incredible heritage of performance cars. Timing their launch to perfection, just as all hope seemed to be lost, TWR swooped in to publicly unveil their debut creation, known as the Supercat.
Almost 40 years the original TWR dominated the racetrack, Tom’s son Fergus has brought the TWR name roaring back with latest creation, based off the foundations of the Jaguar XJS. Even in 3D render form, the car looked mighty, but TWR doubled-down on the promises, and are ready for the lucky few who get to experience their creation. Those drivers will enjoy an authentic, analogue Super-GT for the committed driving enthusiast, one that has been developed for over three years by some of modern motorsport’s brightest talent.
Heavily inspired Jaguar’s other iconic racers of the era like the XJR-9, XJR-15, and the XJ220, TWR have breathed new life into the stately XJS. Using modern materials and production methods, the car features integrated tubular steel framework, while lightweight carbon-fibre body panels contribute to a 9.3% reduction in weight compared to the original Jaguar XJS, bringing the Supercar’s weight to 1,605 kilograms. For the radical redesign, we have our friend Khyzyl Saleem (better known as @TheKyza) to thank, who truly knocked it out of the park!
Hidden beneath its long, sculpted, carbon-bodied bonnet lies a supercharged V12 engine, developed in-house by TWR engineers. Not only is it a true work of art to behold, but the power unit also produces an impressive 660 horsepower and a montrous 730Nm of torque, allowing drivers to experience a visceral driving experience on the road and the track.
The order booked are open, and with production limited to just 88 examples and every car individually commissioned, there is a slim but truly significant chance to own something truly unique and personal. A car that is rooted in motorsport history, but completely contemporary in its design, engineering and performance, and for that, we simply can’t get enough!
