- TWR has been revived and its first product is a Jaguar XJS restomod referred to as the Supercat
- TWR’s modified XJS is powered by a bespoke supercharged 5.6-liter V-12
- Pricing for the TWR Supercat begins at $285,000
Tom Walkinshaw Racing was a British motorsports and engineering firm with successes in Method 1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It went below in 2002, however was lately revived by the son of the unique firm’s founder.
The primary product from the brand new TWR is the Supercat, a Jaguar XJS restomod that spits out out 660 hp. The output is generated by a supercharged 5.6-liter V-12 that TWR developed in-house, albeit based mostly on the unique XJS 5.3-liter V-12. Drive is to the rear wheels solely.
TWR Supercat based mostly on the Jaguar XJS
The Supercat was first proven in April, however now growth is full and TWR has confirmed the beginning of deliveries for mid-2025. Solely 88 examples will probably be constructed, the quantity a nod to the unique TWR’s first 24 Hours of Le Mans win again in 1988 with the Jaguar XJR-9.
TWR sources the donor XJS coupes for the construct. The XJS was a grand tourer constructed between 1975 and 1996, and devoted racing variations have been constructed by the unique TWR for entry in varied touring automotive championships. The Supercat incorporates a few of that racing historical past in its wild design, in addition to particulars from different iconic Jaguars of that period, together with the XJR-9, XJR-15, and the XJ220 supercar.
TWR Supercat based mostly on the Jaguar XJS
The physique is made fully from carbon fiber and incorporates a distinctive wide-body design measuring 77.8 inches at its widest level, up some seven inches from inventory. The automotive’s exhaust suggestions are additionally mounted on the aspect, which enabled the designers to suit an enormous rear diffuser spanning the width of the physique. Using carbon fiber and carbon-ceramic brakes have additionally helped save weight. The curb weight is 3,538 kilos, down from an unique 3,902 kilos.
The inside, very similar to the outside, is a mixture of outdated and new. One of many parts that has been retained is a 6-speed guide, which TWR stated was necessary for delivering an analog expertise. The unique rear seats have been given the boot, although. Of their place is an expanded baggage space.
TWR Supercat based mostly on the Jaguar XJS
TWR additionally employed the abilities of automotive customizers Magnus Walker and Khyzyl Saleem for the Supercat. Walker is thought for accumulating and restomodding basic vehicles, significantly amongst Porsche circles. Saleem, who goes by the web deal with Kyza, is an up-and-coming expertise well-known for designing wild and over-the-top vehicles as 3D fashions. He additionally has his personal line of physique kits marketed below the LTO model.
Pricing for the Supercat begins at 225,000 British kilos (roughly $285,000), and consumers can select between left- and right-hand-drive configurations. In keeping with TWR, some U.S. consumers have already positioned deposits.
