The Jaguar XJ220, a legendary supercar from the Nineteen Nineties, initially started as an modern idea on the 1988 British Worldwide Motor Present. The prototype featured a V12 engine and all-wheel drive, housed in a light-weight bonded aluminum honeycomb chassis. When it transitioned to manufacturing, the XJ220 saved the superior chassis however featured a extra compact design, a shorter wheelbase, and a rally-derived V6 engine impressed by the MG Metro 6R4 Group B rally automobile.
In 1993, Jaguar collaborated with Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to develop two racing variants of the XJ220. The XJ220-C was constructed for racing, whereas the XJ220-S remained road-legal. Moreover, three XJ220s had been modified to Group N specs for personal racing groups. These “N” variants participated in notable races, together with the 1993 Italian GT collection and the World GT Endurance Collection.
Certainly one of these variants, a 1993 XJ220-N, is at present obtainable on the market on Convey A Trailer. Because the third and ultimate Group N-spec automobile constructed by TWR, it was initially commissioned by High Run racing for the 1993 Campionato Italiano Supercar GT championship.
In contrast to its counterparts, chassis 003 remained unused and was bought in 1994. This automobile, as soon as a backup car, is in pristine situation, with its authentic Spa Silver end now coated by a vinyl wrap, utilized in 2024. The wrap recreates the livery of the 1993 Italian GT automobiles, full with sponsor logos and the quantity 13.
Regardless of being a race automobile, the XJ220-N retains a number of road-going options, reminiscent of a entrance air dam, a rear spoiler, and retractable headlights. Its multipiece BBS wheels are paired with Hoosier tires, and the braking system is provided with Brembo disc brakes.
The automobile’s 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged JV6 engine, developed in partnership with TWR, produces round 700 horsepower, coupled with a five-speed guide transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Inside, it boasts racing seats, a digital dashboard, and a roll cage.
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