He had success, and the prototype with the number 001 which foreshadow the production version was made in 1990. The first customer who came into possession of a Jaguar XJ220 has paid 470,000 pounds in 1992.
In return for this money, received a machine that was able to reach a top speed of 343 km / h In other words, is one of the fastest cars in the world and most quickly in a limited edition model manufactured by the British. And that has not changed today, when XJ220 celebrates 20 years.
It is no wonder, since the Jaguar XJ220 was made of aluminum with a special process. Thus, despite the size, has a mass of 1,470 kilograms. Another important element is the engine twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that develops 542 hp and 643 Nm. Mated to a five-speed gearbox, XJ220 accelerates from 0-100 km / h in under four seconds.
Jaguar XJ220 remained in production until 1994. During the two years of existence, 275 copies were made.
For the 20 years anniversary of the issuance of this model, the Heritage Motor Centre were brought two copies - one gray and one yellow. The first of these is the fourth that has been built, and the yellow is a Jaguar XJ220 S.
In fact, it is the very first copy of a special edition that borrows some elements from directly participating in the Le Mans cars, such as front and back in one piece, made of carbon fiber.
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