Jaguar XJ220 Review
As Jagaur’s first production supercar, the XJ220 was a bold step for the British company. Looking at the company’s history, you would have to stretch back to the XK120 to find an equally impressive machine. During the forty years between these models, there are many LeMans winning race cars and striking styling concepts.
Eventually the XJ220 would become the fastest Jaguar and one of the fastest production car in the world, reaching 217 mph. Other accolades include a first in class at LeMans and a full production of over 200 cars.
Specification
Engine
Engine Type: Cosworth-designed, TWR-developed, Twin turbo 90 degree, V6 quad cam
Bore x stroke: 94 mm × 84 mm (3.70 by 3.31 inches)
Displacement (cc): 3,498
Compression ratio: 8.3:1
Valve gear: four valves per cylinder, operated by twin belt-driven overhead camshafts per bank of cylinders
Fuel system: Zytek electronic sequential fuel injection with twin Garrett T3 turbochargers, twin air-to-air intercoolers
Ignition: Zytek electronic engine management
Max power: 542 bhp (404 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Max torque: 475 lb·ft (644 N·m) @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
Type: FF Developments five-speed transaxle with AP Racing 8.5-in diameter lug drive clutch, rear-wheel drive via viscous-coupling-controlled limited-slip differential and spiral bevel final drive.
Gear Ratios
1st – 3.00:1
2nd – 1.95:1
3rd – 1.42:1
4th – 1.09:1
5th – 0.85:1
Final drive ratio 3.364:1
Body & Chassis
Type: Bonded and riveted aluminium honeycomb tub with bolt-on alloy body panels and composite underbody venturis, front splitter and rear spoiler.
Steering: Rack and pinion, 2.5 turns lock-to-lock.
Suspension: Front and rear: independent with double unequal-length wishbones, inboard coil springs, Bilstein gas-pressurised dampers and anti-roll bars.
Brakes: 32 mm wide ventilated discs, 13-in (330-mm) diameter front, 11.8-in (300-mm) diameter rear; AP Racing four-pot calipers all round.
Wheels: Speedline one-piece alloy Front: 9 in x 17 in Rear: 14 in x 18 in
Tyres: Bridgestone Expedia S.01 asymmetric uni-directional
Front: 255/45 ZR17
Rear: 345/35 ZR18
Coefficient of drag: 0.36
Performance
1st gear: 60 mph (97 km/h)
2nd gear: 93 mph (150 km/h)
3rd gear: 128 mph (206 km/h)
4th gear: 166 mph (267 km/h)
5th gear: 213 mph (343 km/h)
0–30 mph (0–48 km/h): 1.9 seconds
0–40 mph (0–64 km/h): 2.5 seconds
0–50 mph (0–80 km/h): 3.0 seconds
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h): 3.6 seconds
0–70 mph (0–110 km/h): 4.6 seconds
0–80 mph (0–130 km/h): 5.5 seconds
0–90 mph (0–140 km/h): 6.5 seconds
0–100 mph (0–160 km/h): 7.9 seconds
0–110 mph (0–180 km/h): 9.3 seconds
0–120 mph (0–190 km/h): 10.8 seconds
0–130 mph (0–210 km/h): 12.6 seconds
0–140 mph (0–230 km/h): 14.9 seconds
0–150 mph (0–240 km/h): 17.4 seconds
1/4 mile: 11.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 125 mph (201 km/h)
Top speed: 213 mph (343 km/h)
Fuel Consumption
At constant 75 mph (121 km/h): 26.92 miles per imperial gallon (10.49 L/100 km; 22.42 mpg-US)
At constant 56 mph (90 km/h) : 32.32 miles per imperial gallon (8.740 L/100 km; 26.91 mpg-US)
Urban cycle: 16.12 miles per imperial gallon (17.52 L/100 km; 13.42 mpg-US)
Weight & Dimensions
Kerb weight: 1,470 kg (3,200 lb)
Length: 4,930 mm (194 inches)
Width: 2,220 mm (87 inches)
Height: 1,150 mm (45 inches)
Wheelbase: 2,640 mm (104 inches)
Front track: 1,710 mm (67 inches)
Rear track: 1,588 mm (62.5 inches)