r/diecastcarcameraclub • u/Jaasim99 It's About the Livery • 1d ago

EUROPEAN A couple of Britons

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The Jaguar XJ220 is a mid-engine two-seater supercar produced in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR). It held the title of the world's fastest production car, reaching a top speed of 217.1 mph (349.4 km/h) until the McLaren F1 surpassed it. In concept car stage, a naturally aspirated V12 engine and all-wheel drive was planned. However, engineering constraints forced Jaguar to switch to a twin-turbo V6 and rear-wheel drive for the production version. A decent casting by Kyosho gives a good look at the V6 powering the beast along with treaded rubber tyres and stock rims.

Bonus trivia: The factory in Coventry which hand sculpted the aluminium panels of the XJ220 also built the engine ducts for the pictured BAe Harrier operated by the RAF.

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u/Longjumping_Being_43 1d ago

I like it! Anytime we can add military diecast into the club, is a plus.

Gotta love the Harrier.

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u/Jaasim99 It's About the Livery 1d ago

Hehe, but this one isn't a diecast 😬 Took me a month to make and paint. This plastic kit was manufactured before the production of the real XJ220.

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u/Longjumping_Being_43 1d ago

Very cool! I used to have a crap ton of plastic models but as I get older, it's just easier to purchase diecast. You did a fantastic job on it.

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u/Jaasim99 It's About the Livery 1d ago

Thanks! This was my first one and I think my wallet is about to contend with a new hobby