The Jaguar XJ220 is a mid-engined supercar produced by Jaguar in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw. It held the record for the highest top speed of a production car (350 km/h, 217 mph) (although it was modified from standard to achieve this), until the arrival of the McLaren F1 in 1994.
The Jaguar XJ220 is one of the forgotten super cars and it was produced in 1992 by Jaguar. This super car was the fastest car at that time. The vehicle features a 3.5 L V6 twin-turbo engine, which generates 542 horsepower at 7200 rpm. The XJ220 car has a 6-speed manual transmission, reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph, an amazing and incredible speed for 1992. A total of 281 Jaguar XJ220 were produced and the original price was around $650,000. As of 2009, this car is worth around $150,000.
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Since the production of the Jaguar XJ220 was very limited (220 units per year and 350 max), many prospective buyers intend to purchase and sell this car right afterward to make an instant profit. However, due to many complications and a declined in the economy, many customers were unhappy and some even sued Jaguar.
Jaguar XJ220 (Specifications)
Price: $650,000
Configuration: Mid Engine / RWD
Engine: Twin-Turbo V6
Capacity: - 3494 cc
Torque: 475 lb ft at 4500 rpm
Horsepower: 542 bhp at 7200 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Weight: 3241 lbs
0-60 mph: 3.8 sec
Top speed: 217 mph
As you can see in the specifications, Jaguar XJ220 was an amazing car for that time.
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The Jaguar XJ220, was the fastest car during the mid 1990s, is also a product of great imagination and fascination and luxury too. It was conceptualized by the chief engineer of Jaguar XJ220 together with other employee members of the Saturday Club. The club was an after office gathering to discuss automotive fantasies.
The production version of the car was loaded with a V6 3.5L engine to meet the strict emission standards of the time. The engine was equipped with twin turbochargers from Garrett which helped the car produced a maximum power of 549 horsepower.
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