 The XJ220 was not initially intended to be a production car , but , following the reception of the concept and financial interest from serious buyers , a feasibility study was carried out by teams from TWR and Jaguar . Its conclusion was that such a car would be technically feasible ( subject to engineering changes ) , and that it would be financially viable . The announcement of a limited production run of 220 to 350 cars came on 20 December 1989 . The list price on 1 January 1990 was £ 290 @,@ 000 exclusive of value added tax , options and delivery charges , but by 1992 that had increased considerably owing to <unk> of contracts . The offer was four times oversubscribed , and deposits of £ 50 @,@ 000 exclusive of Value Added Tax ( VAT ) were taken from around 1400 customers ; first deliveries were planned for mid @-@ 1992 . 
