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Originally Posted by 93097004xx
They only made 281. I’m pretty sure it would be the absolute star of any car event it showed up to.
That said these are a STEAL at $600,000 or less. These will surely hit 7 figures in hurry.
I think you guys are down playing the performance of these.
Nearly 600 HP and 3200 lbs. Rocket ship. What’s best is the turbos HIT HARD. Proper supercar. I’ve always thought there should be a very real risk of death if a supercar is to be taken seriously. It’s here with the XJ 220. From 100 MPH to 150 MPH the XJ 220 is going to walk away from all but a few hypercars.
Held Guinness Book world record for top speed at 217 mph.
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A supercharged C5 Corvette will have more power across the band, similar weight, decent aero, more HP.
The XJ 220 is just a bit clumsy in styling compared to what came after. The McLaren F1, Diablo, Pagani. The XJ 220 isn't really that much better looking than what came before, XJR-15, F40, Countach.
That isn't to say it is a bad car, but it also doesn't sit in with "the best" cars. For some one wanting a quirky bit of super car history it isn't a bad choice.
Its primary claim as a reason to own it is rarity, rather than anything inherent to the car itself. Unless you really like the Jaguar brand.
