- TWR has been revived and its first product is a Jaguar XJS restomod called the Supercat
- TWR’s modified XJS is powered by a bespoke supercharged 5.6-liter V-12
- Pricing for the TWR Supercat starts at $285,000
Tom Walkinshaw Racing was a British motorsports and engineering company with successes in Formula 1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It went under in 2002, but was recently revived by the son of the original company’s founder.
The first product from the new TWR is the Supercat, a Jaguar XJS restomod that spits out out 660 hp. The output is generated by a supercharged 5.6-liter V-12 that TWR developed in-house, albeit based on the original XJS 5.3-liter V-12. Drive is to the rear wheels only.
The Supercat was first shown in April, but now development is complete and TWR has confirmed the start of deliveries for mid-2025. Only 88 examples will be built, the number a nod to the original TWR’s first 24 Hours of Le Mans win back in 1988 with the Jaguar XJR-9.
TWR sources the donor XJS coupes for the build. The XJS was a grand tourer built between 1975 and 1996, and dedicated racing versions were built by the original TWR for entry in various touring car championships. The Supercat incorporates some of that racing history in its wild design, as well as details from other iconic Jaguars of that era, including the XJR-9, XJR-15, and the XJ220 supercar.
The body is made entirely from carbon fiber and features a unique wide-body design measuring 77.8 inches at its widest point, up some seven inches from stock. The car’s exhaust tips are also mounted at the side, which enabled the designers to fit a massive rear diffuser spanning the width of the body. The use of carbon fiber and carbon-ceramic brakes have also helped save weight. The curb weight is 3,538 pounds, down from an original 3,902 pounds.
The interior, much like the exterior, is a mix of old and new. One of the elements that has been retained is a 6-speed manual, which TWR said was important for delivering an analog experience. The original rear seats have been given the boot, though. In their place is an expanded luggage area.
TWR also employed the talents of car customizers Magnus Walker and Khyzyl Saleem for the Supercat. Walker is known for collecting and restomodding classic cars, particularly among Porsche circles. Saleem, who goes by the online handle Kyza, is an up-and-coming talent famous for designing wild and over-the-top cars as 3D models. He also has his own line of body kits marketed under the LTO brand.
Pricing for the Supercat starts at 225,000 British pounds (approximately $285,000), and buyers can choose between left- and right-hand-drive configurations. According to TWR, some U.S. buyers have already placed deposits.