McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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Jaguar news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated as each story breaks. We cover the brand's electric relaunch alongside the models that established its name, from the F-TYPE to the I-PACE. Our reporting takes in reveals, first drives, design developments and the auction results that shape collector values. Jaguar is midway through a complete reinvention, and we follow each decision as it is confirmed. The marketplace adds something most publications cannot offer. Jaguars covered here are frequently listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY, so the reporting and a genuine asking price appear together. For Jaguar news today, and the luxury car news and sports car news around it, begin below.

A Le Mans Blue Jaguar XJ220 sports car is parked in a white studio, viewed from the front left corner.

By Charles Bradley – May 28, 2025

1993 Jaguar XJ220 for Sale: Rare Le Mans Blue Supercar Li...

Developed after hours by Jaguar engineers known as the “Saturday Club,” the XJ220 was never supposed to happen—yet it became the fastest production car in the world. Born from the XJR racing program and built in collaboration with Jaguar Sport and Tom Walkinshaw Racing, the final production version featured a 542-horsepower twin-turbocharged JV6 derived from the XJR-11, wrapped in aluminum bodywork styled by Keith Helfet. With a 0–60 mph time of 3.7 seconds and a Nürburgring production lap record to its name, the XJ220 was a true rival to the Ferrari F40 and Porsche 959. The 1993 example offered here is a late-production car—finished in rare Le Mans Blue over Smoke Grey leather, built in March 1994 and officially delivered in 1998. Imported to the U.S. in 2004 by collector Tim Hoiles, it has since been cared for by two additional owners and was displayed at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Today, it shows just 2,890 kilometers (~1,796 miles) and is offered through Graham Rahal Performance in Zionsville, Indiana. View Listing & Bid Now What truly sets this car apart is its exceptional mechanical condition. It has just completed a comprehensive restoration by Don Law Racing—renowned worldwide for XJ220 expertise—including a full six-year service with new timing belts, clutch, upgraded stainless fuel lines, refreshed cooling and ignition systems, decoked cylinder heads and pistons, new tires, and an emissions-compliant fuel tank system. A new OEM windscreen and gaskets were also installed. The transmission was removed and dry-ice blasted before reinstallation, and the braking system has been completely overhauled with rebuilt calipers, new rotors, pads, and servos—bringing this icon to modern mechanical standards. Offered with a clean CARFAX, Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate (in transit), and detailed service documentation, this is one of the most thoroughly prepared XJ220s available—an elite opportunity for collectors of rare Jaguars, landmark supercars, and investment-grade icons. View the full listing now at sothebysmotorsport.com.

A sleek, modern Jaguar electric car, inspired by the Type 00 Concept, is parked indoors, illuminated by blue lighting and reflective surfaces like a Tokyo Art Installation.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 19, 2025

Jaguar Debuts Type 00 Concept In New Tokyo Art Installation

Jaguar’s bold new vision breaks cover in Asia. A dramatic and sudden rebranding with a new logo and a revamped aesthetic has put Jaguar at the forefront of headlines across the globe within the automotive universe. At the center of that rebrand is a new concept car that envisions the bold future of the historic British luxury manufacturer, the new Jaguar Type 00. After debuting in Miami during last year’s Miami Art Week, the new concept has shown face at Paris Fashion Week, and also sat among Monaco’s ultra-luxurious yachts and exotic cars in the coastal city-state. Now, the buzzworthy and intriguing new vehicle has made its way to Asia for the first time, debuting as part of a new curated art space in Tokyo in collaboration with artist YOSHIROTTEN. Located within Warehouse Terrada G3‑6F, the new exhibition not only proudly displays the iconoclastic Type 00 concept against a unique, artistically modernist backdrop, but it also reaffirms Jaguar’s commitment to the Japanese and Asian markets, which have been key regions for the manufacturer’s success over the years. Chaki Zulu, a renowned Japanese music producer, has also joined the collaboration to offer a unique sound experience to the space. As Jaguar works to create a new vision for its historic brand that celebrates the rich past while also offering something new, different, and eye-catching, its new appearance in the ‘TOKYO FUTURE 00’ exhibition offers another perspective of Jaguar’s bold ambitions. View All Jaguars For Sale Image Source: Jaguar

A silver convertible sports car with a sleek, aerodynamic design and red interior, shown in a studio setting—reminiscent of how former Jaguar designer Ian Callum reimagines a modern-day E-Type.

By Khris Bharath – May 14, 2025

FormerJaguar Designer Ian Callum Reimagines A Modern-Day ...

CALLUM, the design and consulting firm, founded by none other than one of the most important automotive designers of the 21st century, Ian Callum, has shown off a striking digital rendering of a modern-day Jaguar E-Type. This is a model that had a profound impact on Callum since he was a boy and was instrumental in paving a successful career path in transportation design. The render is a part of the company’s new Portfolio Series, a curated collection of bespoke design concepts, that celebrate individuality, craftsmanship and heritage. The Scottish designer took to social media calling this latest project a ‘Classic with a Twist’. While Callum can be credited for his contributions and penning timeless icons like the Aston Martin DB7, DB9, Vanquish, Jaguar F-Type, and many more; he was also a key figure in reviving both brands. As Jaguar’s former design director, he helped steer the British marque into the modern age, all while retaining its soul. The same cannot be said about Jaguar’s recent move, when it revealed its radical new Type 00 Concept. The primary goal of this exercise was to get the world talking about Jaguar once again, and on that front, they’ve succeeded. However, in a dramatic departure from the marque’s legacy and storied past that goes back decades set forth by founder Sir Willam Lyons; Jaguar now intends to reinvent itself as a futuristic all-electric luxury brand. This is where Callum’s E-Type render hits back like a breath of fresh air. It’s certainly not a resurrection, but a respectful evolution? It most certainly is. Finished in a sleek satin silver against a contrasting red-interior and modern-LED DRLs, it honors the 1960s original. It’s proof that modern design doesn’t have to erase history to make a statement. This is also why the restomodding scene is thriving, because these cars retain the aesthetics, while bringing mechanical and safety standards up to speed. Specialists like Singer and Gunther Werks are now big names and even within the Jaguar world, you have the likes of the Eagle Speedster and Low Drag GT based on the E-Type. Coming back to CALLUM, they’re a lot more than just a style house. Based in Warwick, England, it is a full-fledged design and engineering studio, working on everything from one-off commissions and unique furniture to all-terrain vehicles like the Grampian. As for the E-Type Project, more details will be revealed throughout the month of May. Watch this space. View All Jaguars For Sale Source: CALLUM/Instagram

A modern, matte blue concept car is displayed on a lit platform at an outdoor nighttime event with illuminated buildings in the background.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 02, 2025

Jaguar Debuts The Type 00 Concept In Monaco

One of the world’s luxury automotive capitals sees Jaguar’s new era. A historic name in the British luxury automotive world, Jaguar has recently undergone a radical transformation of its brand, changing its logos and introducing a new design language for a future lineup of vehicles with a new concept vehicle called the Type 00. Introduced in bold colors, aligning with its artistically-inspired new brand vision, the Type 00 has captured attention and buzz across the automotive world and beyond, combining the proportions and style cues of classic Jaguars with a monolithic, hyper-futuristic design ethos. Now, the Jaguar Type 00 has made its debut in one of the luxury automotive world’s most celebrated capitals: Monaco. Home to a famed Formula 1 Grand Prix race, as well as luxury fashion hubs, yachts, and exotic cars of all kinds, Monaco is a perfect stage for the Jaguar Type 00 to be shown, coming off of an appearance at the most recent Paris Fashion Week, where the car served as VIP transport for celebrity guests at shows for couture houses like Valentino and Loewe. Showcased on a floating ocean terrace, the new Jaguar Type 00 is seen in the same French Ultramarine color that adorned the car for Fashion Week, the appearance of the new Jaguar Type 00 concept against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea’s Côte d’Azur and the glittering city-state of Monaco coincides with this year’s Monaco E-Prix, the most prestigious race on the Formula E calendar that reflects the cherished and historic Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. As the crowds gather for the anticipated race weekends, invited guests were given exclusive access to the terrace where the Type 00 is showcased, ushering in a new era for the historic luxury automotive household name. View All Jaguars For Sale Image Source: Jaguar

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 11, 2025

Celebrities Drive The Jaguar Type 00 Concept At Paris Fas...

Jaguar’s new concept turned the streets of Paris into a runway. Each year, Paris Fashion Week brings the world’s premier celebrities, models, and designers together for a week where the latest fall/winter collections are shown off, and along with it comes moments of incredible style and luxury, as well as celebrity appearances galore. However, one unique and iconoclastic figure that made a splash at this year’s most recent Paris Fashion Week was the new Jaguar Type 00 Concept car, which is at the center of the dramatic and talked-about rebranding that Jaguar has undergone. Radically changing its logo and showing off a new set of brand values, the Jaguar Type 00 seeks to show off what the future of Jaguar will look like, with inspiration taken from its classics and a minimalistic, futuristic aesthetic. However, during Paris Fashion Week, the Type 00 was shown off in a new color, a bright, high-fashion cobalt blue called French Ultramarine. Throughout the events of Paris Fashion Week, various high-profile celebrities were seen arriving at events and glamorous locations in the new Jaguar Type 00, including the likes of Zoe Saldaña, wearing a Saint Laurent look, Barry Keoghan, arriving at the Peninsula hotel after the Valentino show, and Jamie Dornan, arriving at the legendary Hôtel Plaza Athénée to get ready for the Loewe show. With art, creativity, and fashion in line with Jaguar’s new brand personality, and the Type 00 concept being shown off in the eye-catching French Ultramarine color, the new car was one of the many stars seen at Paris Fashion Week this year. View All Jaguars For Sale Image Source: Jaguar

Modern building with large glass windows and wooden panels, surrounded by greenery, under a clear evening sky.

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 11, 2025

JLR To Invest $180M Into Portland Tech Hub

JLR announces a large investment into its West Coast tech hub. Jaguar Land Rover has been in the process of entering a new era, radically futurizing its lineup of iconic British luxury cars like the Range Rover, whose upcoming electric version has an immense waitlists, and Jaguar’s lineup, with a dramatic rebrand and a radical new concept car that reveals an entirely different approach to the legendary brand. However, the brand has also been making plenty of investments behind the scenes to prepare for its new chapter, and one of those is a recently-announced $180 million investment in Jaguar Land Rover’s United States technology hub, where it will develop next-generation connectivity and autonomous driving technology for the next generation of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles. Over the next decade, a hefty $180 million will be invested into the 50,000 square-foot facility, which is in Portland, Oregon, a location chosen for its proximity to the technology capital of Silicon Valley. The engineers at the facility have already been instrumental in developing the technology of current JLR vehicles, and the new investment will help ensure that future JLR luxury vehicles will represent the cutting edge of automotive innovation. View All Land Rovers For Sale

The showroom wall showcases an array of vibrant car paint samples, highlighted by a screen featuring an SUV image. Jaguar Land Rover invests $81.2M to expand paint facilities, reflecting their commitment to innovation and quality in every hue.

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 03, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover Invests $81.2M To Expand Paint Facilities

Jaguar Land Rover makes a big investment towards its forthcoming era. Jaguar Land Rover is on the cusp of a transformational new chapter in its rich history of creating celebrated luxury British vehicles. The legendary Range Rover, which for many enthusiasts is the quintessential SUV, is soon to be revealed in a new all-electric variant with a waitlist that has thousands of clients and a development cycle that is coming close to fruition. In addition, Jaguar has showcased a revolutionary rebrand, including a new logo and a new identity, with a new Type 00 concept car showcasing the potential future of Jaguar’s engineering and design language. However, an important behind-the-scenes move has been made towards bringing the new era of Jaguar Land Rover to fruition: the investment of roughly $81.2 million towards expanding its UK and Europe-based paint operations for bespoke vehicle personalization, thanks to the doubling of demand. Aligning with its strategy towards net zero carbon emissions as a company, the paint facilities Castle Bromwich, UK, and Nitra, Slovakia will be reimagined to have lower environmental impact. In the UK, the investment in the facilities will be specifically to facilitate SVO paintwork on bespoke and ultra-luxury vehicles. In the example of the Range Rover SV, an SV Bespoke commission adds roughly $87,400 to the price, heightening the lofty approximately $252,300 price. Despite the high price for a bespoke commission, demand for the personal expression and luxury of SV Bespoke commissions is growing, hence Jaguar Land Rover’s expansion of its SV Bespoke paint abilities and continued commitment to reducing emissions as it ventures towards its next era. View All Land Rovers For Sale

By duPont REGISTRY – December 03, 2024

Jaguar’s Type 00 Concept Teases A Bold Electric Future

Jaguar’s latest unveiling, the Type 00 concept, has stirred up conversations across both the automotive and art worlds. Showcased at Miami Art Week, the brand's bold design hints at what the electric future might hold for the age-old manufacturer. With a controversial silhouette featuring an elongated front end, fastback profile, and massive 23-inch alloy wheels, the Type 00 aims to represent a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Two colorways (“Miami Pink” and “London Blue”) highlight the concept’s playful connection to art. Whether it’s the glassless tailgate or panoramic body glazing, the design surely challenges automotive norms while trying to pay homage to Jaguar’s storied past. Underneath its dramatic styling, the Type 00 features Jaguar’s newest electric platform, JEA (Jaguar Electric Architecture), promising cutting-edge performance. While Jaguar's concept is purely a design test, it’s a clear preview that the electric four-door GT has plans to launch in 2025. That production car will hold up to 430 miles of range, rapid charging, and the kind of performance EVs are becoming known for. Inside, the Type 00 is a blank canvas for bold material choices, like brass accents and travertine stone, alongside innovative options like deployable screens and bespoke mood-tailoring features. This interior is about comfort and creating a cabin that feels as artistic as it is futuristic. All of these thoughtful design elements show that Jaguar is looking to redefine how drivers experience luxury in an EV. The Type 00’s reveal at an event like Miami Art Week feels symbolic of the brand’s ongoing transformation. As Jaguar continues its journey toward becoming an all-electric manufacturer, concepts like the Type 00 showcase its drive to remain relevant while trying to embrace its rich history. While it’s too early to tell how this vision will shape the production models to come, it’s clear that the brand is committed to pushing boundaries. View all Jaguars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Jaguars For Sale Source: Jaguar

Close-up of a Jaguar Vision Design Concept showing off its futuristic car with smooth, angular design and horizontal vents against a pink gradient background—a striking teaser image for what's to come.

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 21, 2024

Jaguar Reveals First Teaser Image Of Vision Design Concept

Jaguar teases the next move in its rebrand. Recently, Jaguar unveiled a completely reimagined transformation of its brand, introducing new logos and an ethos of “Copy Nothing.” Along with showing its revamped branding, Jaguar has also announced that a new concept car, the Vision Design Concept, will be unveiled at Miami Art Week soon. The concept will preview the design language and innovations in Jaguar’s future vehicles. For those who are already curious about what the Vision Design Concept will look like, Jaguar has released the first teaser image of the new concept car. Showing off the rear design details of the concept, the teaser shows how the concept will approach its reimagination of Jaguar’s near-90-year heritage since 1935 and futurize it for the manufacturer’s new era. With its creative new rebrand and an interesting teaser image revealed of the new Vision Design Concept, Jaguar is drumming up anticipation and buzz for its upcoming renaissance as a manufacturer of all-electric luxury cars. The full reveal of the Jaguar Vision Design Concept is coming on December 2, which is when the next step in Jaguar’s transformation will take place. View All Jaguars For Sale Image Source: Jaguar

Aerial view of a metallic silver sports car with pop-up headlights, resembling a Supercat. Parked in a dimly lit indoor space, its V12 engine hints at unmatched power, while the sleek design and aerodynamic features are highlighted.

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 20, 2024

TWR Reveals New 1-of-88 V12 Manual Supercat

Classic legacy is the foundation of this new supercar. Jaguar is known and celebrated for its long legacy of British luxury cars, many of which boast sporty, high-performance driving character. A significant part of Jaguar’s racing and performance legacy was formed with the help of Tom Walkinshaw Racing, who secured victory for Jaguar race cars at tracks like Bathurst and Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Now, under the leadership of Tom Walkinshaw’s son, Fergus Walkinshaw, that legacy is being revived with the debut of the new TWR Supercat. Based on the iconic Jaguar XJS, a legendary sports car in Jaguar’s heritage, the new Supercat is a V12-powered Super-GT that modernizes the XJS’s appeal, and incorporated design elements from various legendary Jaguar cars, like the XJR-9, the XJR-15, and the legendary XJ220, which was in its time the fastest production car in the world. The supercharged V12 engine that lies underneath the new Supercat’s hood is developed entirely in-house by TWR, and boasts an impressive 660 horsepower and 538 lb/ft of torque. That power is sent to the rea wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. Despite adopting the XJS’s retro look and charm, the new TWR Supercat features modern engineering innovation for optimal performance, including carbon fiber body panels, available carbon ceramic brakes, programmable traction control, and more. Automotive legend Magnus Walker lent his talent to the Supercat’s design, as well. The cars are built to order, and only 88 examples will be made, with right-hand drive and left-hand drive examples available in markets like the UK, the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Prices for the new TWR Supercat start at roughly $285,000, and a limited number of build slots remain open for the incredible retro-modern supercar. View All Jaguars For Sale Image Source: TWR

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