Discover the TWR Supercat: A Modern Super-GT Masterpiece Built on Jaguar XJS Heritage
Nearly 40 years after TWR's original triumphs on the racetrack, Fergus Walkinshaw, Director and Founder of TWR, announces the thrilling return of the TWR brand with the launch of the new Supercat. This premier product, an authentic, analogue Super-GT, targets dedicated driving enthusiasts and has been under development for over three years by some of the brightest talents in modern motorsport. Based on the classic Jaguar XJS, the Supercat incorporates modern materials and manufacturing techniques alongside an in-house supercharged V12 engine, offering a visceral and immersive driving experience on the road and the racetrack. With production capped at just 88 units and each car bespoke and individually commissioned, it presents a unique and personal ownership opportunity, deeply rooted in motorsport history yet thoroughly contemporary in its design, engineering, and performance.
TWR has recently unveiled the Supercat, a radical new Super-GT crafted on the iconic Jaguar XJS platform. Previewed extensively in the summer of 2024, the Supercat has garnered early acclaim from clients and critics, coinciding with its public launch.
Engineered by a stellar team from renowned motorsport giants like McLaren, Ferrari, Porsche, Williams, and Renault F1 and led by TWR co-founder Fergus Walkinshaw, the Supercat's pedigree is undeniable. Fergus's father, Tom Walkinshaw, a legendary constructor and racer, famously drove Jaguars to victories across prestigious events, including the European Touring Car Championship and Spa 24 Hours in the 1980s.
The Supercat, drawing on design elements from iconic racing Jaguars such as the XJR-9, XJR-15, and XJ220, remains true to its motorsport lineage with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox. Its powerful, TWR-engineered supercharged V12 engine sits beneath a carbon-bodied, sculpted bonnet, delivering an impressive 660bhp and 730Nm of torque.
Beyond sheer power, TWR emphasises dynamic excellence. The Supercat features a tubular steel framework for enhanced structural integrity and lightweight carbon-fibre body panels that reduce weight by 9.3% compared to the original XJS. Options such as carbon ceramic brakes, programmable traction control, launch control, and multiple driving modes ensure adaptability across various conditions.
Its double wishbone suspension and active dynamic damping system provide a balanced driving experience, which is ideal for long journeys and precise track performance. This duality defines the Super-GT concept, achieving high-speed touring capabilities alongside spirited track use.
The Supercat's practicality is showcased by a significantly expanded luggage area, replacing the rear seats, and an overhauled cabin that blends modern features with classic Jaguar XJS aesthetics. The interior includes a fully digital multimedia interface compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adjustable via an intuitive toggle interface.
"I am proud to have designed a TWR true to its racing and performance DNA, building on the foundations of one of Britain’s great automotive icons. The TWR Supercat represents an entirely new expression of the original. As a designer, working with a new palette of highly technical materials has allowed me to re-energise the form and stance of the Jaguar XJS, boldly expressing our mission to create a true Super-GT. Collaborating with TWR’s exceptional team of engineers and aerodynamicists, we’ve created a car where every line and feature serves a performance purpose, authentically representing TWR’s legacy on both the track and the road." — Khyzyl Saleem, Designer, TWR Supercat.
With a vision firmly set on combining modern engineering with classical inspiration, the TWR Supercat is a testament to TWR's innovative spirit, ready to make its mark just as it did decades ago.
