The Jaguar XJ220 Story

The XJ220 is a British icon and has been touted to be Jaguar’s ultimate road car.  For many a motoring enthusiast, the Jaguar XJ220 has been their favourite pin up poster in their rooms or even on their desktops and it is truly for such aficionados that this book has been written.

Mike Moreton, known to be a director of impossible projects, was roped in by Tom Walkinshaw to be the project head of what was to finally be the Jaguar XJ220. Developed between 1989 and 1994, the XJ220 went on to become one of the most desired cars during its time. With his first hand experience on the project, Mike Moreton has now had the chance of reliving those days at Jaguar through his book which is aptly titled-Jaguar XJ220 The Inside Story.

The book is a first hand account of all the action that went on at Jaguar to make the XJ220 a production reality. Further to this, it contains over 200 images, many of which have remained previously unpublished. Packed with an accurate account of developments on the XJ220, this book is really a must for all fans of Jaguar and especially for those who worshipped the XJ220.

Some of the Key Points Covered in the book:

• The challenge, achievement and excitement represented by the XJ220

• Why and how the Jaguar XJ220 supercar was conceived

• Why Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) was behind the production car

• Why and how the production XJ220 changed from the original concept

• How the stunning shape was styled and by whom

• How the XJ220 was engineered, developed and built

• Why Jaguar's V12 engine was replaced by the V6 twin-turbo

• The celebrities who unveiled and launched the cars

• Was the limited edition Jaguar XJ220 project ultimately a success?

• Over 200 images including those of concept designs