While the XJ220 achieved a top speed of “only” 218 mph, it was, for a brief time, the world’s fastest production car.

The 217 mph top speed was not to be messed with, because the XJ220 is, to this day, one of the most celebrated cars. In all, it was not an ordinary Jaguar fast car.

In 1945, SS Cars was renamed to Jaguar Cars. The manufacturer has a historic back catalog of vehicles, notably the XK, E-Type, and XJ220, with modern hits including the F-Type and F-Pace.

A flawed machine that nevertheless captured the imagination of many enthusiasts, the XJ220 was intended to feature all-wheel drive and V12 muscle. However, the folks at Jaguar and TWR were forced ...

Though not as well-known as the other two insane homologation specials, the Jaguar XJ220 S is unquestionably a legend and remains one of the most epic supercars of the 1990s.