Unique Jaguar XJ220 S up for auction

2012 is another year of financial uncertainty. Forget about deposits and bonds, invest in a rare Jaguar XJ220S to be auctioned in Arizona.

The Jaguar XJ220 is one of the automotive icons of the 90s. Today the car goes on impresses with its silhouette and performance. Auction house RM Auctions will soon put up for sale a real gem - the XJ220 S model, that is, the classic XJ220 with TWR tuning.

The Jaguar XJ220 was built from aluminium, but Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) has made nine carbon-bodied cars. Three of the cars were then rebuilt into racing cars that competed in the GT class. The other six cars were approved as road cars. In addition to the new lightweight body, these cars were also fitted with wider side skirts, an adjustable rear spoiler and a modified front spoiler. The carbon-fiber Jag weighs less than 1080kg, and the twin-supercharged V-680 delivers 5hp. Drive goes to the wheels through a XNUMX-speed manual transmission.

The current owner of the unique Jaguar has been using it for 8 years. During this period, the car was equipped with a $20 TWR titanium exhaust system, and also underwent a major overhaul (control unit software update, injector cleaning, replacement of all belts and tensioners and clutch). Also, the owner decided to change the color to a trendy gray matte lacquer, reminiscent of the Lamborghini Reventon. RM Auctions specialists expect offers in the price range of 225-300 thousand. $. Given the fact that the car is one of the top five existing cars in the world, its future owner can be sure that he will sell it at a profit.