Jaguar XJ220
Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | Jaguar XJ220 | Jaguar XJ220 S |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 404.52 kW | 500.14 kW |
| Production period | 1992-1994 | 1993-1994 |
Generations and variants
Jaguar XJ220
Jaguar XJ220
1992-1994- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 3.5 l · Twin-turbo · V6
- Power
- 404.52 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 5 speeds
Jaguar XJ220 S
1993-1994- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 3.5 l · Twin-turbo · V6
- Power
- 500.14 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 5 speeds
Facts
The XJ220 used bespoke Bridgestone tires, with 345-mm-wide rears mounted on 18-inch Speedline wheels.
The XJ220 drivetrain used an AP Racing twin-plate clutch, a component with clear racing origins.
The production XJ220 transmitted its power through a five-speed manual gearbox.
The XJ220 used lightweight aluminium honeycomb structural panels, helping achieve a mass of roughly 1,470 kg.
The production XJ220 used a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 rather than the powertrain layout envisaged for the early concept.
Jaguar states that the XJ220 reached 213 mph and was the world's fastest production car when it entered production.
Production and deliveries of the road-going XJ220 began in 1992.
Jaguar unveiled the XJ220 concept at the 1988 British International Motor Show in Birmingham, where it drew enormous attention.
Jaguar designer Keith Helfet shaped the XJ220 as an exceptionally low, long supercar strongly driven by aerodynamic requirements.
In December 1989, Jaguar signed an agreement with Tom Walkinshaw Racing to develop the XJ220 for series production.