TWR Shows Off Supercharged V12 'Supercat' Jaguar XJS
TWR has officially unveiled the Supercat, a radical Super-GT built on the iconic Jaguar XJS platform.
Limited to just 88 examples, the Supercat is a bespoke creation blending motorsport heritage with modern engineering, materials, and design.
The car is powered by an in-house-developed supercharged V12 engine, delivering 660 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. This setup, paired with an integrated tubular steel structure and carbon fiber body panels, reduces weight by 364 pounds compared to the original XJS, bringing the Supercat’s weight down to 3,538 pounds.
TWR V12 Supercat: All The Details
Designed for committed driving enthusiasts, the Supercat features double wishbone suspension with active dynamic damping, carbon ceramic brakes, and advanced traction and launch control systems. Drivers can choose from five distinct driving modes, ensuring a balance between comfort for long journeys and precision for spirited driving or track use.
Fergus Walkinshaw, son of racing legend Tom Walkinshaw, described the Supercat as “an authentic, analog Super-GT for the committed driving enthusiast.” Tom, the man behind the original TWR, drove Jaguars to victory in the European Touring Car Championship, Spa 24 Hours, and Bathurst during the 1980s.
“Almost 40 years after my father’s original company dominated the racetrack, we’ve brought the TWR name roaring back with our new Supercat. Our debut product, designed as an authentic, analogue Super-GT for the committed driving enthusiast, has been developed for over three years by some of modern motorsport’s brightest talent.
"Built on the foundations of the classic Jaguar XJS, it uses modern materials and production methods, plus our in-house supercharged V12, to deliver a visceral, immersive driving experience on the road and the track. With production limited to just 88 examples and every car individually commissioned, it’s a chance to own something truly unique and personal, rooted in motorsport history but completely contemporary in its design, engineering and performance.”
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I do have to say that I feel better knowing that it is NOT an EV.