Jaguar XJ220 (1992 - 1994)

The XJ220 began as a dramatic concept promising all-wheel drive and V12 power, but the production car arrived with a twin-turbo V6 and rear-wheel drive. That change created controversy, yet the finished car was still one of the fastest and most technically ambitious supercars of the early 1990s.

Its story reflects the risks of developing an extreme car during a changing economy. The XJ220’s low body, huge speed and complicated launch history have made it fascinating: a car that was both a performance milestone and a cautionary tale.