[Mike430]

Chassis No.
784

Estimate:
$225,000-$300,000 US

AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Est. 700 bhp, 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 104"

• One of only six built
• Recent major mechanical overhaul and restoration
• Twin-turbocharged, 700-horsepower engine
• Jaguar style and performance at its pinnacle

The original Jaguar XJ220 was introduced in the late 1980s as a concept; response was so strong that Jaguar enlisted Tom Walkinshaw Racing to conduct a feasibility study to determine if a production series would be possible. Although production was promised to be limited to just 350 units, Jaguar took deposits for 1,500 cars, which was then pared back to the originally promised limit.

The standard XJ220 had a body built of aluminum. TWR modified nine of these cars; three examples were transformed into the XJ220C to compete in GT racing, while the other six were designated as XJ220S. The XJ220S model, like this example, was comprised of five “standard” units and one additional “modified” version. They were produced as road-going cars built to comply with homologation requirements.

The Walkinshaw-built Jaguars were stripped of their aluminum body, save for the door skins. The original panels were replaced with carbon fiber and the XJ220Ss were also given a front splitter, wider sills and an adjustable rear spoiler. The additional body kit produced an even more menacing stance than that of the production XJ220. The carbon-fiber panels helped reduce the curb weight to a lithe 2,379 pounds, impressive for an 18-foot long Jaguar. The twin-turbo V-6 powerplant was overhauled to produce a whopping 680 horsepower and over 526 foot-pounds of torque.

The current owner of chassis number 784 has retained it for the last eight years. Over that period a great deal of time, effort and money have been expended to add substantial performance and value to this already impressive supercar. The owner opted to have a proper titanium exhaust system by Tom Walkinshaw Racing installed at a cost of nearly $20,000. An expert from Spain was flown in to install the exhaust as well as perform a major service on the engine. This included replacement of all belts, injector cleaning as well as recalibrating and updating of the computer software. The result of this work is an outstanding output of approximately 700 horsepower. The brakes and clutch have also been serviced.

The XJ220S was painstakingly repainted to match the Lamborghini color of Reventon Gray, making this supercar even more intimidating in a very contemporary color. Furthermore the leather interior was completely refurbished, and Infiniti projector headlights were also added. The original magnesium wheels were also refurbished and fitted with brand new tires. Since the early 2000s the owner has added about 1,200 miles to the odometer and only precious few since the cosmetic and mechanical overhaul completed this past year. It has been shown and won accolades at SEMA and is followed by a loyal group of devotees. Most other examples of the rare XJ220S reside in museums or in vast car collections and as a result have attained a mythical status. These special Jaguars deliver style and performance that is truly on par with more contemporary supercars yet arguably remains the most undervalued member of the species.

Addendum

Please note this Jaguar comes with a USA DOT/EPA certificate and is the only XJ220S known to have one.

[Mike430]

[wetpet]

guages in the door, first time i have seen that.

[champagne612]

Originally Posted by wetpet

guages in the door, first time i have seen that.

The guy driving was probably thinking the same thing as he was grinding reverse.

[Sandy Eggo]

I found an orange XJ220S at the shop that works on my F-cars. Here's a post I did about it.

1993 Jaguar XJ220 S

Funny how both claim to be the "only 1" legal in the US and/or California. Do the "Truth in advertising" police ever crack down on car listings?

[Snake Plissken]

My father is in Scottsdale now and was so excited that he was going to see this jag in person at R&M.. very cool car.

[wetpet]

they did say they repainted it. maybe the same one?

Originally Posted by Sandy Eggo

I found an orange XJ220S at the shop that works on my F-cars. Here's a post I did about it.

1993 Jaguar XJ220 S

Funny how both claim to be the "only 1" legal in the US and/or California. Do the "Truth in advertising" police ever crack down on car listings?

[Sandy Eggo]

Originally Posted by wetpet

they did say they repainted it. maybe the same one?

I missed that (that it was repainted). I guess it's a distinct possibility that it is the same car I saw last summer.

[dfm]

The grinding in reverse made me cringe.

[Sandy Eggo]

Originally Posted by dfm

The grinding in reverse made me cringe.

+1.

I'll be honest, it sounds like tractor at idle speeds. Too bad the car-spotter didn't get some footage of the beast at speed. Hard to believe it is only a 6 banger.

[Boxer]

The XJR-15 makes it look tame.

[Night Life]

One of my favorite cars, hard to believe its a 6 cylinder

I love all the subtle upgrades this one has, very cool very very hot.


$225 Eh ?

[dfm]

Originally Posted by Boxer

The XJR-15 makes it look tame.

Which transmission does yours have Boxer?

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by dfm

Which transmission does yours have Boxer?

5 speed syncromesh road box. It was a $75k option when new