The Story of the Jaguar XJ220S TWR: A Forgotten Monster from the 90s

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The Story of the Jaguar XJ220S TWR: A Forgotten Monster from the 90s
The Jaguar XJ220 is a masterpiece of automotive engineering that has fascinated enthusiasts since its unveiling in the late 1980s. But To fully appreciate the XJ220, one must examine its origins, particularly the prototype that laid the foundation for what would become one of the most iconic supercars of its time. SO let me tell you the story of the XJ220, the concept that spawned it and a crazy special version called the TWR.
#Jaguar #Xj220 #TWR

[@Flaming-Hedgehog]

Fun sideline, the purpose-built 220S factory in Oxfordshire was transferred to Aston Martin for the assembly of the DB7. It's now a printing factory.

[@CraigLandsberg-lk1ep]

First car to have a flat floor and full rear diffuser 😮 cheers for another good video Chris 😅😅 love the low drag aero of this car, one of the only supercars to do it, and not have all drag inducing wings hanging off it, cheers aye..

[@Lucerd127]

Sounds like a Pioneer

[@CraigLandsberg-lk1ep]

@Lucerd127 yea it was, remember when it came out, was the first car to do those speeds, left the F40 for dead.

[@wamonodan]

I can imagine a resto mod version with a V12 in the near future

[@davidgalloway1526]

research ford and this car ... but wait ! theres more!

[@jamesstaggs4160]

Such an incredibly unique car. There's literally nothing else that looks like it, would never be mistaken for anything else. I'm from the American south and I should want to drive big, boxy cars with a massive V8 out front with brutal acceleration in a straight line but handling like an aircraft carrier, but from the first time I saw my aunt's white, 1983 V12 XJS at six years old I've been a big fan of Jaguar. The lines on those are incredible and you can't beat an XJR from the 2000s in terms of elegance, presence and style style style. Makes me so sad to see what the current team at Jaguar are doing to the brand. Far as I'm concerned it's sacrilege. Jaguar has seemingly always struggled from the mid seventies onwards but I fear the current stewards may finally kill the brand. Talk about not understanding your target market.

[@rjung_ch]

These sell around CHF 600'000 here at the moment, and that for the regular ones. No S to be found here. A very special car indeed. Thanks Chris 👍💪✌

[@davekennedy6315]

If the XJ220 had used the V12 and AWD system it would have had less power and been 200-300kg heavier. That would have made its acceleration slower and top speed much slower! Those that complain about the V6 twin turbos noise have clearly never heard an F40, 959, EB110 etc.

[@widjojohuang7854]

Yeah, maybe. But maybe, the XJ220S TWR could have been more powerful (If V12 XJ220 exist as production version)

[@widjojohuang7854]

And some of them knew that 959, F40, and EB110 exist. But they still also hate XJ220 engine sound.

[@widjojohuang7854]

And i think those Who complain about that V6 TT in XJ220 must be an F40, 959, and EB110 Haters 😂

[@ufukpolat3480]

Since it's sold to general public, that outcome would've been desirable. Buyers don't want ridiculous, uncontrollable power. They want a good sounding, decent handling, fast enough and pretty looking car with a prestigious badge.

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

​@@ufukpolat3480name another 90s supercar had 2 trunks. Lol

[@vv247]

Great video, never heard of it. The Ferrari FF or GTC4 Lusso is my pick for a v12 and AWD. Not cheap though.

[@2006gtobob]

I remember reading about this car as a young man and being let down when the production car showed up with a V6.

[@SoFloDamien]

Great video. Great lookin car and it’s power to weight ratio is as good as it gets. The TT V6 does get it pretty solid but being a turbo setup it’s gunna be very peaky. V12 with a supercharger would be my mod without a doubt because this car looks like it deserves it.

[@aidansmith1354]

Definitely the S. 👍🏻

[@lewiskemp5893]

I remember when they were new and they were in a racing series in US . I think it was called Fastmasters The drivers were retired Indy and Nascar.

[@Graver81-69]

Out of all the exotics out there I’d probably choose one of these. I’ve been a fan of them since the 90s so I’m very biased

[@ADF-fe7fv]

ACE is the place! Nuff said.

[@christophecamus3295]

Great video thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@diegofernandolaurentmoreau9898]

mY FAVORITE SPORT CAR THANK YOU

[@Racernumbersix]

The story is very similar to the LFA…

[@johnwilliams-wl4rs]

I love the footage from nfs ii se

[@widjojohuang7854]

Imagine, if XJ220S TWR has a v12 like the concept version. It could have 750 HP and 366 kph, right?

[@johnpoile1451]

Yes please, where do I sign?

[@widjojohuang7854]

2:11 Well, i think it's v6 wasn't just come from that Group B rally car. But from What i know, it also come from xjr10 and xjr11. Maybe, the XJ220 as a production version was inspired by xjr10 and xjr11.

[@ryanfowlow8034]

I mean i couldn't afford one in my dreams, but 1 million for a 1 of 6, 90s hyper car seems kind of under valued.

[@fw1421]

They couldn’t give these care away after they backed away from a V-12 engine.

[@amsterob]

Forgotten bcuz they dropped the V12 after orders were placed and stuck in a V6.

[@marciocarvalho8975]

Jaguar um grey or red? Where is the brit proud? Was not suposed to be green?

[@Racernumbersix]

The TWR is better because of the weight loss….. the extra power was unnecessary, and regardless of whether it is better looking or not, that 1000 kg of weight saving must make all performance fans giddy at the thought

[@widjojohuang7854]

But imagine, if TWR version have a V12 like a concept version (If a concept version were produced)

[@fritzmuller8246]

Lovely video . Must do something about that accent .

[@johndyson4109]

Buying a Jag nowadays is like buying any crappy car like a KIA or HYUNDAI out there.. The only thing is they screw you outa tens of thousands of dollars.. Over engineered and nothing but a money pit... If you're rich go for it .. If not you'll be out of house and home..

[@burnerog]

The Jaguar brand is a dead duck !!

[@markwalton8644]

Destroyed by Tata. They didn't understand the Brand and never made them Reliable . Real Shame😢

[@Calatriste54]

Naaaah, no thanks. "Get woke, go broke". Zero interest in Jaguar's Corporate stupidity. A bloody snout!

[@Driftywiftypleb]

I think Jag's new direction is bollocks, but your gonna write off decades of previous history just because of it?

[@jasonolszanicky4035]

A low IQ based incel response.

[@mej6519]

so your goona dismiss the c d e types just because a bunch of tossers are at the helm now?

[@steveread4021]

This was 30 or so years ago, fuckwit! Nothing to do with desperate idiocy by the current top brass!

[@victortaveira8271]

Jaguar is broke, because It’s bad managed since BL. And heritage cannot sustain so much.