TWR Returns with 660bhp V12 Super-GT Supercat
TWR has unveiled its radical new Super-GT, the Supercat, built upon the legendary Jaguar XJS platform. The vehicle marks a significant return for the TWR name, nearly 40 years after Tom Walkinshaw's original company dominated motorsport.
Gray Porsche race car rear view
The Supercat features a TWR-developed supercharged V12 engine producing 660bhp and 730Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Production will be limited to 88 individually commissioned units.
Key specifications include:
- Weight reduction of 9.3% (1,605kg vs original 1,770kg)
- Carbon fiber body panels
- Integrated tubular steel structure
- Optional carbon ceramic disc brakes
- Programmable traction control and launch control
- Five distinct driving modes
- Double wishbone suspension with active dynamic damping
Glowing headlights on racing car
Designer Khyzyl Saleem created the Supercat as a ground-up reimagining of the original XJS, using modern technical materials while maintaining TWR's racing heritage. The design emphasizes performance functionality, with every line and feature serving a specific purpose in creating a true Super-GT experience for both road and track use.
The vehicle combines long-distance touring capabilities with track-focused performance, featuring a sophisticated suspension system that provides stability and feedback in all driving conditions.
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