Amidst ongoing discussions about Jaguar’s latest concept car, the Type 00, I’ve noticed fascinating design parallels with one of Jaguar’s most iconic supercars – the XJ220.
The XJ220 was a groundbreaking supercar that emerged from Jaguar’s engineering team, known as “The Saturday Club”, led by Jim Randle. Originally conceived as a concept at the 1988 British International Motor Show, the XJ220 was known for its revolutionary design that “looked like it was doing 220mph stood still”.
While critics debate the Type 00’s departure from traditional Jaguar aesthetics, I’ve spotted intriguing design connections that pay homage to the legendary XJ220.
Key Design Similarities:
/ Side Profile /
– Both cars share a remarkably similar curvature at the rear end.
– A distinctive skirt runs from front to back and ends in a distinct “L” shape, now accentuated with chrome and black detailing at the Type 00.
/ Rear Design /
– Rectangular shape with horizontal fins.
– Vented areas reminiscent of the XJ220’s engine cooling design (under the rear window).
Interesting Twist: Despite being an all-electric vehicle, the Type 00 maintains design elements traditionally associated with combustion engines, like the “exhaust” area styling. What do you think about these design connections? Are they intentional homage or coincidental similarities?
