The Jaguar XJ220

Developed by a ‘Saturday Club’ of 12 employees working in their spare time and announced in 1988, this was Jaguar’s attempt at a 220mph car to return to racing at Le Mans. Production began in 1992, but by then it had lost its promised V12 engine, scissor doors and four wheel drive.

At more than 7 feet wide, this was more a refined racer than a sophisticated road car. The low roof line gives an awkward driving position with little luggage space. Capable of 213mph, it was the fastest production car between 1992-93 until the McLaren F1 arrived.