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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Jaguar XJ220S Up For Auction Starting at 200,000 Euro

Jaguar XJ220 is a special and rare car that was produced during the years 1992 and 1994. But with the XJ220 there was a greater model, but in far fewer copies made. Some say that this is only six, while others would think if Jaguar XJ220S extremely rare today.
Such a copy will be auctioned in Arizona, and organizers expect to get for him over 200,000 Euro. Jaguar XJ220S is likely to quickly hold a new owner, because it boasts many qualities that distinguishes it from a XJ220 ... usually, if one may say so.

What are these essential differences?

First, the car was built by Tim Walkinshaw Racing team - TWR - which replaced the original aluminum body that was built XJ220 with a carbon fiber, easier. Should be noted that the car's face was revised by adding a spoiler that expresses more sporty and aggressive, while the bottom boasts a more massive spoiler and adjustable depending on certain conditions.

Second, under the hood hides a V6 that was upgraded to deliver more power. TWR intervened on 3.5-liter V6 unit, he added some elements and the central unit recalibrated the engine to turn into a beast capable of delivering around 700 hp. In addition to properly respond to new demands, the car received a new exhaust system, which was made ​​of titanium.

Moreover, as in a notice all the beauty, Jaguar XJ220S is in possession of the same owner for over eight years, but news that will cheer the new buyer will be the following: during the entire period, the car was not put into movement than 2,000 kilometers.








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