- TWR has unveiled its first road car of the 21st century, bringing back its racing legacy
- The V12 Super-GT Supercat will be based on the foundations of the iconic Jaguar XJS
- Order books for the limited edition model 88 are open; The first deliveries will arrive in the fourth quarter
Rebord racing legend TWR has unveiled its first road car of the 21st century today, and it’s sure to catch the attention of enthusiasts with deep pockets and a taste for classic Jags.
The V12 Super-GT Supercat will be built on the foundations of the iconic Jaguar
The reveal comes ahead of the physical summer launch, with orders already open, but buyers will need deep pockets – the limited production car will start at £225,000.
TWR is being revived by Fergus Walkinshaw (son of eponymous founder Tom Walkinshaw) and John Kane as a maker of bespoke performance cars.
TWR has unveiled the V12 Super-GT Supercat, built on the iconic Jaguar XJS
The limited production car will have more than 600 hp, a supercharged V12 and a six-speed manual gearbox, as well as a carbon fiber exterior. As this is a custom build, much of the rest depends on what the 88 future owners decide they want for their Supercat.
The TWR Supercat is a Super-GT with a 600 HP supercharged V12 engine, built from the legendary XJS platform.
A six-speed manual gearbox, weight-saving materials and extensive tuning will build on the TWR’s status, offering a one-of-a-kind analogue driving experience.
TWR’s history with the XJS stretches back to victories from the famous Spa circuit in Belgium to Bathurst in Australia, and together the two have triumphed in some of the most grueling motorsport environments in the world.
In its heyday, TWR conquered Le Mans with Jaguar’s XJR-9 and dominated the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) with the Rover Vitesse and Volvo 850.
TWR has a long history with Jaguar, with the XJS taking victories from Spa to Bathurst
The Supercat will bring a new generation of road cars from one of the biggest and most famous names in motorsport and performance cars.
Fergus Walkinshaw, director and founder, said: ‘After over two years of extensive design, engineering and development work, we are proud to present TWR’s debut product design.
“The result is a true driver’s Super-GT built from the foundations of the iconic Jaguar XJS and appropriately named Supercat.
“This bold expression of the breed fulfills our mission to build cars worthy of TWR’s winning legacy, starting with this extraordinary car as it turns 50.”
TWR is being revived by Fergus Walkinshaw (the son of eponymous founder Tom Walkinshaw, pictured), and the Supercat is expected to be the first of many high-performance models.
Designed by Khyzyl Saleem (design lead) and Magnus Walker (design consultant), the Supercat has a sculpted carbon fiber silhouette that reduces weight and minimizes drag that dresses the instantly recognizable profile, buttresses and front graphic of the XJS.
It’s a muscular version of the XJS that, according to the brand, “speaks to TWR’s clear vision of delivering a dynamic Super-GT that is equally at home on the track as it is on the road.”
The result is a visual nod to TWR’s Jaguar heritage but with a more aggressive overall aesthetic, referencing the Jaguar XJ220, XJR-9 and XJR-15.
TWR confirms that a fundamentally reimagined interior will be unveiled when the car is fully revealed this summer.
The brand says the Supercat “speaks to TWR’s clear vision of delivering a dynamic Super-GT that is equally at home on the track as it is on the road.”
To get your TWR Supercat, you’ll need to put down a £10,000 deposit and then shell out £225,000 (starting price) for one of 88 versions arriving in late 2024.
Order books for Supercat are officially open and customers are required to make a £10,000 refundable deposit to secure their build space.
The 88-run production will offer customers “full scope for customization,” as is the nature of individual builds.
The base price will be £225,000 (excluding local taxes), but expect to pay more for individual wishes.
The Supercat will be available in the UK and major international markets including the US. The first deliveries for the 88 lucky new owners will take place in the last quarter of 2024.