TWR Replicas... XJ-220

[dom9]

http://www.twrreplicas.com/xj220.html



I like this concept and think it is time for some 'good' F40, Porsche GT1, Macca F1, Bug EB110 type cars... Such as this! A great period for supercars, even if they didn't all sell too well!

How much is it going to be? I am guessing a fair bit of cash!

It is a timeless shape and could be fairly 'authentic' with an XKR supercharged V8 and suspension bits and pieces! And definitely very quick. May make a nice alternative to an Ultima.

Does anyone know anymore? How far along are they?

[Furyblade_Lee]

Seem to remember a few real ones for sale recently for around £100k after being "re-commissioned". Cannot see good replicas coming in at much less than that??

[hairykrishna]

I'm thinking 30k upwards. Can't see why it'll be more than an Ultima.

It's a very nice idea. I'd love to see some group C Le Mans replicas - it's the only way I'm ever going to own something like a Porsche 962

[Furyblade_Lee]

somebody does a Porsche 917 replica with a 911 turbo engine. Thats nice.

[carter711]

It would be awesome to have or see a XJ220 replica on the road. As said a tuned up XK/JR SC V8 could provide some serious power and not that much off the output of the original car, SC whine may spoil it a bit but i wouldn't care!
Great idea.

[dom9]

I was thinking that it ought to come in around the same price as a nice Ultima or Diablo/ Murci replica... So probably anything between £30k and £50k, when you have added some options and got it built.

I would also LOVE a Group C replica and have been looking to build one myself and have a thread running on Locostbuilders. It's just proving quite hard to track all the parts I need down and devote the time necessary to get it done!

[hairykrishna]

I've been lurking and watching that thread with interest. Sadly building one is beyond my means (time and money) at the moment. One day though!

[fuoriserie]

I'd buy a replica Xj 220, with a slight design update to the exterior an engine.......

I'm sure that you'ld have quite a few enthusiasts, interested in the exotic sportscar.

[Ozzie Dave]

I looked at a bodyshell on the gold coast with thoughts as to buying the moulds. It would have made an interesting project. the guy had already done a 427 & a GT40.

[cymtriks]

Is this any relation to the TWR that made the originals?

They do seem to offer a lot of kits for a normal kit car company.