MEET the newest chapter of the Tom Walkinshaw Racing legacy: the TWR Supercat.
Tom’s son Fergus recently launched an all-new TWR company, and now its debut car has been unveiled.
Inspired by the Jaguar XJS and designed by Khyzyl Saleem, the six-speed manual TWR Supercat boasts more than 600bhp from its supercharged V12.
Just 88 cars will be produced, with prices starting at £225,000 (circa AU$434,000).
“After more than two years of extensive design, engineering and development work, we are proud to unveil the design of TWR’s debut product,” said TWR director and founder Fergus Walkinshaw.
“The outcome is a true drivers’ Super-GT built from the foundations of the iconic Jaguar XJS and appropriately named the Supercat.
“This bold expression of the breed fulfils our mission to build cars worthy of TWR’s winning legacy, starting with this remarkable car as it enters its 50th year.
“As order books open, we cannot wait for clients to experience the most powerful, dynamic and visceral evocation of a British icon that has been revolutionised from the ground-up to be ready for those that demand to be connected to the cars they drive, whether on the track or the road.
“This is the TWR way and will define this and every future project we undertake.”
Design consultant Magnus Walker added: “Fergus and his incredible team are adding to TWR’s legacy by rewriting the rules of contemporary performance GT design.
“Like every collector and enthusiast, I love the Jaguar XJS as an iconic expression of a British GT.
“TWR’s uncompromising approach to delivering pure performance and driver involvement takes this to another level. I couldn’t be more proud to have contributed to this landmark statement of TWR’s bold future.”
The original Tom Walkinshaw Racing had a close relationship with Jaguar, including combining for multiple outright victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The physical launch of the TWR Supercat will take place in the upcoming British summer.
