Jaguar XJ220, 1996 information

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In the year 1988 Jaguar presented a mid engine concept supercar at the Birmingham Motor show, the XJ220. The concept was received very enthusiastic by the public and the motoring press. Jaguar then decided to give the unplanned concept the green light. In collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw of TWR engineering the XJ220 was developed. During the development and design stage the idea to incorporate a V12 engine was discarded, high emissions and the size were problematic. Instead the fantastic and reliable Group-C XJR 10/11 3.5 Litre V6 twin turbo racing engine was adapted for the XJ220. A wise decision considering it's compactness, weight and enormous power output of 549 bhp. The chassis and bodywork were made of aluminium tubing and beautiful curved panels. The suspension was based on the group-C racing car. The flat underside of the car was also racing car inspired by the use of venturi's to create a 'sucking' ground effect under the car. At 320 km/h the maximum ground effect pressed the car to the road with an additional 272 kg.
The XJ220 came onto the market in the year 1992. At that moment in time the XJ220 was the worlds fastest supercar. The XJ220 accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds blasting on to a top speed of 336 km/h. XJ220 was also the first production car in which the ground-effect technology was implemented. In total 281 cars were built of which 208 left hand drive cars and 69 RHD cars. Price in 1992:
460.000 Pound Sterling, 750.000 Dollar and 1.200.000 Dutch guilders.

Technical data

V6 engine
cylinder capacity: 3498 cc.

Zytek petrol injection / 2 Garrett T3 turbochargers

capacity: 550 DIN bhp. at 7000 rpm.
torque 645 Nm. at 4500 rpm.
top-speed: 336 km/h.
acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4 sec.
gearbox: 5-speed, manual
suspension: independent all round
brakes: vented disks all round +ABS
weight: 1372 kg.

Information

 Jaguar XJ220, year 1996. Car number 302. Colour silver metallic with a Smoke Grey Leather interior. This fabulous XJ220 super sports car was sold new by the Dutch Jaguar representative. We obtained the automobile from the first owner! From new this magnificent XJ220 has driven only 7500 km. The car has been serviced and maintained perfectly, this sports car is in LIKE NEW concours condition! Documented (service) history from Jaguar cars UK (specific factory modifications) and the Dutch Jaguar importer. All manuals and documents are present. This is your opportunity to buy a well documented, low mileage XJ220 in perfect show condition! A very impressive driver and a sound future investment.

This sports car was sold to the Netherlands
by Lex Classics.

E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl 
Lex Classics
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