1993 Jaguar XK220

The words 'supercar' and 'sensational' are often to be found in conjunction, and no more justifiably so than in the case of Jaguar's fabulous XJ220. Worthy successor to the multiple Le Mans-winning C-Type and D-Type Jaguars of the 1950s, the XJ220 grabbed the headlines, just as its illustrious forebears had done in previous decades, when it burst upon an astonished world in October 1991.

A limited production run of a minimum of 220 and a maximum of 350 cars, combined with an eventual price tag of $650,000 US, only served to further ensure the XJ220's exclusivity. In the event, approximately 270 examples had been built when production ended in 1994. Planning for Jaguar's proposed 200mph supercar had begun in the mid-1980s - design proceeding mainly in the project team's spare time! - and finally bore fruit when the prototype was exhibited at the UK Motor Show in 1988.

The XJ220 survived Jaguar's take-over by Ford the following year, re-emerging powered by a Cosworth-designed, 3.5-litre, twin-turbo V6 as used in the XJR-11 sports-racer. Producing no less than 542bhp, this stupendous engine enabled the XJ220 to meet its 200mph-plus design target, F1 driver Martin Brundle recording a speed of over 217mph during track testing. The 0-100mph time was staggering 7.9 seconds!

The XJ220 offered here was delivered by Jaguar Sport on 8th November 1993 to its first owner in Switzerland. Finished in Le Mans Blue with Smoke Grey leather interior. Driven sparingly, it was imported to the USA in 2021 and sold to its second owner, joining a prestigious South Florida Collection. Extensive service work and routine maintenance was carried out upon arrival in the US to secure its excellent mechanical condition.
The car comes with its original book pack, air jack (rubber bag), wheel socket, service receipts and Swiss registration documents. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a low-mileage example of this rare and iconic Jaguar supercar, maintained with no expense spared and fully documented.