Admittedly, typing ‘Supercat’ when writing about TWR’s new creation has resulted in our contributor’s fingers pressing “R” instead of “T”, with their mind instinctively writing the word “supercar”. So, if “supercar” appears in this article, please read “Supercat”, as the latest vehicle to don the TWR moniker is no supercar… The TWR Supercat is a super gran tourer sporting a supercharged V12 engine that produces 447 kW.
Based on the Jaguar XJS, every panel of the TWR Supercat’s bodywork, although its silhouette resembles that of XJS, has been crafted from carbon fibre. However, those with a keen eye will notice the several nods to the XJS that have been incorporated into the TWR Supercat’s exterior design.
“After more than two years of extensive design, engineering and development work, we are proud to unveil the design of TWR’s debut product. The outcome is a true drivers’ Super-GT, built from the foundations of the iconic Jaguar XJS and appropriately named the Supercat,” said Fergus Walkinshaw, Director and Founder of TWR.
“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,” added Walkinshaw.
Said Khyzyl Saleem, Vehicle Designer at TWR, “This project is an incredible opportunity to interpret TWR’s winning legacy in today’s design language. In merging the requirements of Super-GT form and racing functionality, we have created a unique identity that is instantly recognisable from its silhouette.”
The TWR Supercat will be limited to only 88 examples. Each model will be priced at £225 000, which excludes taxes. In Rand, this figure amounts to a whopping R5 202 178.80.