by Update of the legendary British supercar
The name Ian Callum is inextricably linked with the modern era of Jaguar. It was he who gave the world models such as the XK, XF, C-X75, and F-Type. However, the XJ220, a supercar that was once the fastest production car in the world, appeared before his work at the company. Now Callum has decided to fill this ‘gap’ on his own. His studio Ian Callum Designs has presented a modern vision of the iconic mid-engined Jaguar.
For now, this is just a design project
Currently, the studio has published only one image, promising to show more later. For now, this car is being called a design project, so there are no guarantees that it will appear on the roads. Nevertheless, we hope this happens, even if it involves an extremely limited run.
Exterior changes: a modern look at a classic
More than 30 years have passed since the release of the XJ220, but it still looks stunning. Callum’s update makes it a little more modern. The wonderful flowing silhouette has been preserved, but all exterior panels are new, starting from the front.
Among the noticeable changes is the installation of narrow LED headlights, which are, of course, more modern than the original’s pop-up headlights. However, like the classic XJ220, Callum’s version retains the characteristic ‘barrier’ between the windshield and the hood, paying homage to the supercar’s heritage.
What else has changed?
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On the sides of the car, the wings and doors have been transformed. The iconic side air intakes of the XJ220 have also increased in size, while the shape of the side windows remains almost unchanged. Quite a few changes have also occurred at the rear: a new trunk lid has appeared, devoid of the XJ220 spoiler, as well as a new diffuser and bumper.
Prospects and realization
Although the company calls this a design project, the fact that Ian Callum Designs has already managed to transform two of the four existing C-X75 prototypes demonstrates its ability to modernize an XJ220, or even several such cars. The problem is that the studio needs at least one XJ220 owner who agrees to give up their car and watch its transformation.
This news shows how a legendary designer returns to his roots to rethink one of the brightest pages of the British automotive industry. Ian Callum, who once did not participate in the creation of the XJ220, now has a unique opportunity to write his name into the history of this model. The project generates great interest because it combines classic proportions with modern design technologies. However, as with many similar studio works, the key issue remains finding a client who will dare to undertake such a radical transformation of their rare car. If this succeeds, we could see not just a restomod, but a true embodiment of the vision of a master who once defined the face of Jaguar for decades to come.
