FIRST DRIVE: TWR Supercat - 650bhp V12 Jag XJS On The Road!

[@TopGear]

What’s your favourite restomod right now?

[@aonevelocity]

@TopGear Kimera EVO37

[@c-w-h]

Nice car. Should have named it supreme cat. Its on the top end of sporty. Not really super.

[@mishumihai223]

That Volvo P1800 by Cyan.

[@seanscott7120]

@@aonevelocity 1000%

[@RaspberryMeatsicle]

​@@mishumihai223yeah, what a stunner

[@swan_sky_studios]

Literally all the restomods are what we really want from the industry, but we keep getting infotainment systems on wheels

[@Stuntman175]

Because usually the people that run these companies that make resto-mods are actual automotive engineers and enthusiasts, while the large auto manufacturers are ran by accountants and lawyers. Albeit good for business, accountants and lawyers are some of the most emotionally unresponsive people to have ever roamed this earth and that doesn't really mix with an industry where design is king.

[@drzoidbergmd3200]

And only about 6 people will buy one

[@rtflone]

@@Stuntman175 Because the accountants and lawyers know that it's mostly rich boring people like them that can afford a $300K toy/car.

[@Stuntman175]

@@rtflone It's not about the price itself, but the principle of it all. People that enjoy cars want them to be simpler and cheaper, which is the total opposite of what we've been getting from manufacturers for the last 15 years. We're complicating cars just for the sake of complicating them, not to make them better. Let's be honest here, the only thing these new cars have over a car like a 20 year old VW Golf IV is safety features. Other than that, the Golf is more reliable, was cheaper when new even adjusted for inflation, and it still has pretty good fuel mileage, especially the TDI models. My friend's 2004 VW Passat TDI still gets 50 MPG if you drive it carefully, while newer cars struggle to reach 40 MPG, even though the engines are more efficient and the body is more aerodynamic. If new cars were objectively better than old ones, there would be no need for resto-mods.

[@farishanafiah8461]

That's why we now seeing even smartphone websites start talking about EV (I'm looking at you, GSMArena and SoyaCincau).

[@aonevelocity]

This is the real Jag

[@lex6171]

What peace of 💩… cheers to the New 🎀 J A G U A R 🎀 (I’m serious, Jag is dead since 60s)

[@fooman2108]

It didn't leave you on the road? It's NOT a JAG! I drove an XJ to my junior prom. P.S. dad's drive has an XK-120 and an XK-140.

[@kemaldzinic-meyer9647]

What a stupid statement! This can't be any further from Jag! Borderline sacrilege

[@artfiend75]

No sir, this is a real Jaaaaaag

[@artfiend75]

@@kemaldzinic-meyer9647it was designed by Tom’s son!! Far from sacrilege. And in fact the real sacrilege is what those idiots at Jaguar have done to the brand.

[@AliasHSW]

This inadvertently is saving Jag’s face right now

[@MrGoat73]

Haha! Great comment. This is what all the traditional Jag fans want!

[@HKFunster]

@@MrGoat73 300k cars?

[@qwerty975]

​@@HKFunsterlmao he's delulu

[@teabagtowers3823]

​@@HKFunster Maybe not but this far more desirable than whatever hell Jaguar is doing at the moment.

[@olikat8]

There is no saving Jaguar with the 'idiot squad' at the helm....they would literally scowl at this car

[@SayakMajumder]

Supercharged V12s ... a very rare breed ... and even rarer in this modern world

[@goergeskaplan]

Yep, and add "manual gears" and we're in Unicorns galloping gracefully in green valleys territory o_0

[@justingarrett8972]

These are dime a dozen

[@goergeskaplan]

@@justingarrett8972 Really? Well, Toyota alone pumps out more than 10 millions vehicle a year so... I think you lost the plot here friend. Cheers

[@EGamer05]

At least this Jaguar will carry its legacy

[@cars2drive298]

The noise is 50% of the driving experience, when u add a brutal design and a competition history, that s ticking all the boxes ! ✌️👍🥳

[@Mufc_Kenny]

EU regulations will still say it's too loud 😢

[@fishing757]

К чертям такие правила​@@Mufc_Kenny

[@DetroitMicroSound]

You think engine noise is half of a great driving experience. 🤣👌

[@eballin45]

Needs to turn his radio off!

[@yota8325]

​@DetroitMicroSound it might not be half but it is a huge part of a epic driving experience

[@cthorno2991]

Watching XJ-S racing in Bathurst as a kid it made me fall in love with jags. I never understood the hate for these

[@Treviscoe]

I agree. I think its main problem was that it had to follow the E-type, which was a genuine motoring icon..

[@randoawesomemix9501]

Own one and you'll understand.

[@Mark_Bickerton]

@@randoawesomemix9501 This is NOT an XJS from the 70's... so how many supercats have you owned... or Jaguar XJS's for that matter? I smell a troll. Get back under the bridge!

[@cthorno2991]

@@randoawesomemix9501 is that a positive or negative comment ☺️

[@markmcgrath9098]

My wife laughed her head off when she saw under the bonnet of an xjs v12 for the first time. “Did they have some kind of competition to see just how much crap they stuff under there?!” Like most things automotive of that era there was a lot of cobbled together stuff to make it happen on a shoestring budget.

[@farishanafiah8461]

That V12 sounds glorious even with the superchargers. And yes, we do need to see more restomods from British sports cars.

[@benzinapaul7416]

Anyone brave enough to restomod a TVR wedge?

[@farishanafiah8461]

@benzinapaul7416 I'd love to see that happen!

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@farishanafiah8461 me too, my old man had a new 400SE in 1989, one of the best sounding road cars ever. Just think the wedges are so cool and they are so cheap at the moment too.

[@FUCK_________googIe]

what the fuck is "even with the supercharger" supposed to mean?

[@bDz416]

And here's a Jag that the world should love again. 😏

[@AleksiJoensuu]

That's gorgeous! Reminds me a bit of Cyberpunk 2077's Quadra Type 66 Avenger

[@IsThatSpaceCowBoy]

Someone here on YT is building a Cyberpunk car

[@siorai1]

Me too that’s exactly what I thought of 🔥

[@InspiretoVictory]

Magnus really gets what the driving experience is supposed to be for a car enthusiast. The Supercat is amazing.

[@rodhalligan5136]

what crap

[@PaulMathias1]

Jethro is undoubtedly one of the best motoring journalists in the game. Top reviewer.

[@anthonybaiocchi3028]

?? 🙄

[@PaulMathias1]

​@@anthonybaiocchi3028 why the confusion?

[@silure9502]

@@PaulMathias1 No charisma, sounds so scripted, no soul. Sure he seems like a nice guy but he sounds super superficial

[@frederickcook87]

🎯

[@cryololphosaurus]

I love the og trio so much better, especially Hammond, Hammond describes the feelings of the car SO well

[@Cyclemedic737]

Man this thing looks bad ass especially in the front love the wide stance and double round head lamps. The sound God help us.

[@scottallen6970]

Jaguar is the distraction. THIIISSSSS is the real jaguar reveal

[@golfrelax9795]

But it's not pink😢. Real jag's PINK

[@graysonlove27]

Jag execs were sleeping at the wheel for not bringing this out directly. Design, fit, and finish are "Chef Kiss". Sounds like it performs as well as it looks - Great work TWR! I hope they restomod a TVR Sagaris next!

[@avus303]

You couldn't sell this as a new car as it wouldn't meet the required standards so it isn't relevant to discuss this car in terms of what Jaguar execs could have done.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Kyza’s design work is so damn good! Well done to the whole team that brought this to life!

[@DennisBerkhout1]

What a fantastic creation. The V12 sounds like a Pagani Zonda F to me 👌

[@Blazko612]

THATS JAG OF THE JAGS ! I LOVE IT ! GREAT JOB FOR ALL GUYS WHO DESIGNED THIS SUPERCAT !

[@LeonYuL]

this should be what future cars look like

[@BrendanEvan]

Before 2024 I didn’t even know what an XJS was and now this car might be on the top of my list of dream cars

[@sammuslu2992]

I had one in the early 90's,85 reg,it was amazing

[@mishumihai223]

The sound of that V12!

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

This thing is art... Not the new Jaguar... Definitely not that... 🤣

[@rodhalligan5136]

you are clueless. it is a bloated and ugly as hell.

[@sarkaranish]

The new jaguar exists because people like you didn't buy the old one.

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

@sarkaranish people like me didn't have the scratch to buy one 🤣😂

[@lorddoobsworth144]

New Jaguar are working on a whole new kind of 'trans-mission'. (copied / not my joke)

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

@lorddoobsworth144 that's good 😂

[@Hrtt]

the sound omg, a supercharged v12 is a wild idea though

[@KrisDirac]

First 10 seconds was the Jaguar relaunch we were waiting for

[@KittiPimsorn]

The TWR Supercat has such a futuristic and edgy design, it's like something you'd see in a sci-fi film! ⚡✨️

[@purplemonkeydishwasher9360]

The 1980's restomod styling is the best thing to be coming out now. For some reason the 80's square body shapes I find just the most appealing.

[@simmyt10]

Thank you Jethro, you have such a beautiful way to help imagine the car in all aspects, most of all dynamically I’m right there sitting next to you

[@obsidian....]

Thank God it's Jethro... Bravo for using a wheel man this time 🙏

[@urbanstrencan]

Looks just so menacing, love it. It is a proper V12 British muscle car :) Nice to see JAG restomod TWR awesome job :) TopGear team great video and it was since to hear from Magnus and Jethro.

[@ThisPartIsAndrew]

My Aunt tooted around Denver in a 80s XJ-S when I was growing up. Always loved seeing her get around in that. She needs this in her old age.

[@TheStorkSR]

Always appreciate a Jethro vid. Simple, knowledgeable, and unforced presentation style. Hell of a lot of soul in that car as well, the finished product is going to be a work of art if this is the strides they've made since the last video

[@hughwalker5628]

It looks stunningly timeless. 'Brutal' and 'violent' spring to mind but in a really good way.

[@R03333]

Give me one in racing green as nature intended

[@thewiseguy3529]

British racing green*

[@MsMsmak]

Coming up from behind on the highway, this thing would intimidate the hell out of anyone. It's bonkers looking.

[@Mike-1000]

*Looks like an absolute beast on the road* Hope they sell a good few of em.

[@charlesmcbride6751]

There are some incredible restomods out there including this one. When I saw the Cyan Volvo P1800 Just fell in love.

[@lucienwerner]

This is my favourite car looks so beautiful

[@f5mando]

E Type looks better to me.

[@anncodec]

Those wheels,and those headlights with that sound and that interior! I can smell it!

[@imSchwaggy]

Supercharged v12s are my favorite 🔥

[@Margot_est_douce.]

This content is award-worthy!

[@thepatchface7236]

Walkinshaw is alive and well.

[@5150TJT]

His brother has been doing cars for years in Australia 😂😂😂

[@alekspen]

That sounds insane, such a cool car! One of the best restomod to come out in a long long time. And at least we can see it moving, still haven’t heard the Diablo car yet

[@barksnbo3625]

Stunning car! A childhood favourite… If they nail the final details it sounds like they’ll have a winner on their hands!👏👏

[@TimeTravelExplorer]

OH MY GODDD!! Absolutely amazing! Great video! Incredible car!

[@FreshlySnipes]

That sounds absolutely Epic. Those headlight’s make it look cheap but other than that, nice build.

[@lars-erikullsgard3320]

Agree- headlights are a miss

[@fteixeirafilipe]

Exelent review, the best one ive see in years! Objective, passionate and neutral. Loved to see Magnus in this video too!

[@blackstarboy04]

This is one of the most beautiful things ive ever seen in my life

[@blackstarboy04]

@ heck no, this hits a weird spot, im totally in love with it

[@Adam-vr5qn]

If I had the money, I would buy one

[@SlaydWolfgang]

This car looks absolutely amazing! Awesome video!

[@brucemacdonald5532]

The interior is beautiful, so classy! 😍

[@AndreasElf]

This is one sexy car, and the sound. Love it. We need more cars like this.

[@danfer7831]

I would buy this car just for its glorious V12 sound 🎻

[@iankuah8606]

I drove the original TWR XJS 6.0 back in the mid-'80s, and the various Lister cars right up to the Le Mans. The Supercat is the spiritual descendant of those great cars. Bravo!

[@Cam-i]

This is the car we needed

[@HKFunster]

Have you put your order in?

[@ChrisGrogu]

That guy Magnus is super cool 😎

[@1hughjanus80]

One of the coolest dudes to be in the car community MR. Magnus ❤

[@naufalayrton9249]

From now on i believe TWR is the real jag rebrand

[@-Zegop-]

This is a car jaguar wishes it could make, this car is beautiful.

[@tamto6328]

Come on, I agree in principle but but a limited production car is not the answer. The people that can afford to buy this will NEVER take it to a track day. Congrats for all involved in making this a reality, but let's be honest. It's another trophy wife.

[@sarahdell4042]

I love everything about this project. I wish it were slightly less cash, as I would be a buyer! Maybe one day!

[@arthurderera1589]

This v12 sounds so good Imagine if it had the supercharger whine 😭😭❤️‍🔥

[@78Outlaw]

XJS heritage - recall the TWR Brock XJS round Bathurst, also first hot rod XJS, surely the Lister 7 litre widebody !

[@commasNculture]

Thumbnail shot soo nice

[@Michaelp-w9k]

Blipping the throttle, proper old school.

[@NoLimitSquad]

I remember having a Hot Wheels of this. Still fire🔥🔥

[@nickwatkins5321]

love that, its so much further on from what Ollie drove and done in really quick time. This will be awesome when finished

[@Bassemann87]

What a beauty!

[@janpruijser8649]

So right with the comparison with an 80s AMG. it looks so freaking bold and cool.

[@gdfggggg]

Needs to be in British racing green with the same colour wheels. Perfect.

[@iniquity123]

IF I ever win the lottery, this has a space in my mahoosive garage. 👌

[@jaybird7300]

THAT'S the next Bond car. Who are we kidding?? Sorry not sorry AM.

[@Lorcinus]

Wow, new great cars do exist. Awesome creation salute Jaguar/TWR.

[@sidwallace6053]

That is without a shadow of a doubt,a thing of beauty

[@davud2789]

the best looking car I've seen in a while

[@damjohanson]

I think I clicked the like button about 2 seconds in

[@1haitian1]

This is amazing. I’m very proud of them.

[@Alexandra-Rex]

Such a beautiful car!

[@mura0]

Always loved XJS. Love the fender muscles.

[@Makrel94]

So nice to see Jethro on Top Gear just doing what he loves 👍

[@Graver81-69]

I’m in love with that car. These restomods are a breath of fresh air and just amazing. It’s like that car from Hyundai that looks like a modern DeLorean or the cars from Ruffian and Singer

[@neilberry7345]

Who did the welding 1:57?

[@CaptainKedah]

The whole Frame is Crap . How could they Put Nice Leather and other Cosmetics Finishes when the Car Welds look like that.

[@rhys84]

@@CaptainKedahthink you missed the prototype part, not meant to look pretty just work

[@creigzaru120]

😂. They did great for a prototype

[@michaelsummerell8618]

That's probably better than Ferrari does for their road cars.

[@neilberry7345]

Just because it is a prototype does not mean you put the trainee on the welding

[@rustybearden1800]

This car will open up a new avenue for car enthusiasts especially for Jag lovers (like myself) who enviously watch Porsche, BMW, and MB get all of the love and attention. INCREDIBLE! (I would like a sleeper version with all of the tricks, bells and whistles under a totally stock exterior) Everyone has a favorite fantasy car that they would like to restomod to similar results - it's really just fully maturing the inherent potential of the vehicle. Every single automobile ever created has flaws and weaknesses that could be corrected with just a little more..........

[@calvinallan2208]

Jaguar and Lotus two great brands that failed to hire the right men and paid the price for it

[@alimzazaz]

3:18 guy make fabulous cars, and has a fabulous hat

[@anthonybaiocchi3028]

Restomod world is built around Porsche?? Someone please buy this man a SEMA ticket!!

[@csl750]

Exactly...

[@Bob_Smith19]

Came to say the same thing.

[@ianwilliamrobertson]

In euroland maybe?

[@jagster0810]

I agree, surely every 911 is effectively a resto mod of the original anyway! Just a stupid comment from a 911 lover.

[@corzinc]

I absolutely love this car, it wreaks late 80s early 90s yet it still looks fresh and period correct.

[@robt8620]

3.09 switched off when i heard M.walker will be talking .

[@nickjh1968]

Why?

[@BoBnotThat1]

Love the way they keep the original style of dash, on the digital display. Very nice car, and what Jag should do.

[@warpspeed9877]

I want one in black. Batmobile.

[@iCGreen_]

*ahem* cat-mobile

[@julianray5240]

I rewound the beginning of the video just to hear that shift again, what a machine this is

[@somebloke2238]

They should make a 75% version of this. Maybe the same engine without the supercharger and less aggressive styling. A bit more GT focused.

[@rienkhoek4169]

Totally agree! Who would not love a restomod jag that can be driven all day without being frightened all the time. Frightened of breaking down, that is. :)

[@realistkeinfantast9228]

Was ein wunderschöner Wagen. Emotional großes Kino.

[@goldensnuffix]

JAAAAG

[@brandonperlow9091]

Really liking the styling of this. It reminds me of the in your face of the Koenig Specials but done way more tastefully. I hope to see these on the roads soon. Id love to see a Aston Martin V8 Vantage from the 80s with the 7 litre conversion with minor restomod updates, especially the suspension. Id also like to see the Vantage 550-600 get updates as well. Both cars never fully sorted, and having their transmissions and suspensions upgraded would be nice.

[@royed31]

That is not an enhancement of a classic .

[@Cyberpunk9000]

This is an absolute BEAST!

[@Dung30n]

04:38 - This picture alone explains why the car is such a looker. Magnus and Khyzyl design combo is *chef's kiss*.

[@171rossi]

One of the best sounding cars with LFA, Carrera GT. What sound on the on the overrun! Awesome machine!

[@arnemland2869]

We need more cars throwing flames. Love it.

[@sarkaranish]

Very hot take, I like this Jaguar... and the new one 😳😳