The TWR Supercat is another you can add to the list of recent mega-buck resto-mods.
Said to be the result of ‘two years of extensive design, engineering and development work’, the Supercat is TWR’s debut product. They tell us it’s ‘a true drivers’ Super-GT’ and is based on the foundations of the Jaguar XJS.
Back in the day, TWR had a close association with Jaguar, its XJS touring cars winning a few big races in the Group A era, including a memorial victory at Bathurst. The Supercat, which boasts a 600hp supercharged V12, is limited to 88 examples, a number chosen to celebrate the 1988 Le Mans win in the TWR Jaguar XJR-9.
TWR says its motorsport DNA is ‘evidenced in every element of the car from the selection of a manual transmission, weight-saving materials (all body panels are CF) and an exhaustive testing, development and tuning programme all speak to the company’s commitment to delivering visceral and dynamic driving experiences for those who desire a truly connected and analogue driving experience’.
The Supercat will make its ‘dynamic debut’ in a few months and TWR is taking orders now. A £10,000 refundable deposit will get you a place in the line. TWR says; ‘as individual builds, all TWR clients will be afforded a full scope for personalisation. Therefore pricing will vary depending on individual specifications but will start at an indicative price of £225,000’.
First deliveries will take place later this year.
