FERRARI F40 vs JAGUAR XJ220: Which is the ultimate 200mph pioneer? | Top Gear: Series 29
In the late 80s, a number of manufacturers were racing to create a production car capable of 200mph. This led to a mini-boom of incredibly bespoke and awe inspiring machinery. Chris Harris believes the Ferrari F40 is the last word in 200mph pioneers, but Freddie Flintoff thinks the Jaguar XJ220 is the ultimate choice. So, let's see what they've got to say and let us know your pick of the two in the comments below.
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even if the jag can go 217 mph, the ferrari still won
F40 is my favorite car. But the Jag 220 looks like a hyper car from the 2030's.
F40 is my favorite Ferrari. Such an amazing car.
I was so excited to see this video but then it’s modern Top Gear
F40, XJ220, EB110SS, F1. Dream Garage.
F40 all the way, ah the Jag is alright, to big
Brings back my childhood memories of NFS II SE
Wrong. The ultimate is and always was the porsche 959s
Both cars were in need for speed 2
that was great until the other guy with the jaguar showed up
Kako ga cepas jbt
Both of these are gorgeous. Both of these have way more throttle than I have balls. And both of these have about as little traction control as I have driving skill.... So I'd love to wax and polish either of these. Admire them. Check the tire pressure again. Maybe rev them a little once in a while in the drive way. And put it back in the garage in case Chris Harris drops by and wants to give me a ride....
JANNES DON LAW JAGUAR RACING TEAM AND IS NOT A FALIUR
The jaguar looks like a shark
The F40 ist absolut stunning, still Today
Yo that turbo flutter
I'm a lambo fan so ima go with the jag lmao
The XJ220 is timeless. Looks like it could have been build in the 21st century
We miss The OG top gear
The Jaguar XJ220 hasn't aged one bit. Absolutely beautiful.
Paddy had a lambo diablo but he crashed it...
The 220 is the prettiest car ever built. 30 years later it still looks like its just come from the future.
Porsche 911???? Why not in this list????
The best cars of decades
Great machines great cars amazing video
NFS 2SE
Really hard to choose between the two. I do like the F40's simpleton appeal, but the XJ220's speed is something that really cannot be ignored.
The porsche 959s is a lot faster
But that is essentially a modified 959.
For 200 mph pioneers, my personal favorite will always be the 1988 Calloway Corvette Sledgehammer, which did 254 mph in 1988.
But that's not exactly a production car, isn't it?
Chris Harris is too good to be on a show with numpties like Flintoff & McGuinness.
I do find it entertaining though.
F40 > SF90 STRADALE
Chris is just MEGA!
Where is the best place to watch Top Gear? After Clarkson and the lads departed, I didn't watch another Top Gear. But GT is putting out a special like once every 2 years now, and I want more content. Ready to give it another go.
What happened to porsche 959?
959 can only do 197 mph.
Best car ever. F40. Jag v6 what...... a shit pile. Sold as a V12s then v8 then eventually a mini
Apart from all those comments below: I prefer the XJ220. With its bi-turbo V6 you could take it for shopping as long you don't rev it above 4k rpm. Its ground effect is legendary and I prefer that rounded silhouette with the long, low tail! And yes, "it's a Jaaag" as Jeremy Clarkson would say! Of course the F40 is 'legend' but it drives and looks just brutal...
I see Forza Horizon 4 with those roads
Why would anyone put aftermarket wheels on an XJ220? absolute blasphemy 😔
THE JAGUAR XJ220 V6 JAGUAR -METRO -TVR TWINTURBO 3.5 L 580 -590 HP ERLY ONES AND JAGUAR XJ220 GTR 1 C V6 3.5 L JAGUAR -METRO TVR 890 -980 -1200 HP & TUNED XJ220 780 -790 HP TUNED ONES JANNES S DON LAW RACIING
ЖЕСТЬ🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Крис привет🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 и тебе удалось прокатиться на этой малышке,а ведь их так мало на планете🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
FERRARI SHULD MAKE THE FERRARI F40 AGAIN AND JAGUAR NEEDS TO DO THE JAGUAR XJ220 AGAIN
The XJ220 looks superb. It literally looks like a bullet and it’s fast as one. But to me there’s no competition, the F40 is not only the best 200mph car of its time but perhaps the best car, period. No, I’m not getting biased because of my nationality. I honestly believe this. Clarkson once described it as, quite simply: “the best thing ever made”. It looks exquisite and its V8 produces a symphony unlike any other.
Wow they got younger after all these years
Porsche 959?????
This video would be garbage without Chris Harris
It's so funny how they even try to compare this rubbish jag to an F40
is it just or the jag looks hideous???
Simple the Porsche 959
450bhp F40 could do 201mph... to do that now youd need 600 at least McLaren F1 could do 241mph with way under 700bhp.. but a 900bhp P1 only does 218? why are cars slower now?
Extra weight. Mostly due to all the additional electronics and sensor suites being added in addition to safety equipment. Due to advancement in manufacturing techniques, engineers are also realizing that they can add structural re-enforcement at no additional costs which will make the cars heavier but crashes more survivable. A customer who survives a crash in your hypercar is capable of buying another one of your hypercars to replaced the wrecked one.
Clearly, the F-40 is legendary, but to me the XJ220 is the most beautifully designed car ever built. I’ve seen a number of F-40’s in person though (or afternoon least I’ve seen the same 2 at a number of local car shows). I’ve never seen an XJ in person.
Big fan of the jag, but honestly, the f40 is by far the superior car. The xj220 was a mess, not what they promised, promised a v12 (if I'm not mistaken) and promised 4wd,only for it to have a v6 and rwd. Don't get me wrong, it's still ridiculously fast, but I wouldn't wanna drive one around a track thsts for sure. The f40 may not be the best around a track, but the xj220 will downright kill you And then, of course, the mclaren f1 took all the headlines and rightly so. 240 mph in a naturally aspirated car (which is still a record) in 1992. Its insane.
Chriss harris doing his usual crazy shit and out of nowhere you see Andrew Flintoff driving a XJ220. Yes he is an all rounder in true sense. 🤣
that sweet whistle sound😍
Back then: F40, Gordon Murray's F1. Now? T.50...
Is that RibbleHead Viaduct in Yorkshire?
everyone gangster until the RUF yellowbird comes
The XJ220 is so ahead of it’s time in styling! Holysh*t! So beautiful!
Still shite
i Only watch TOP GEAR Because im playing forza Horizon 4 XD
Chris yes, Freddie noooooo..... Freddie needs to be commentating for the India vs England test match. Top Gear is so dead.... Better GRworld channels then top gear lol
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Two of my favorite childhood cars. But the F40 is still the top! It's even better for its time than all of its successors, imo.
Shut down the show it's not good anymore
I hate new top gear it horrible I like Jeremy Richard and James now I like grand tour I won’t watch new top gear ever
So for us normal people what is 200 and 218 mph in normal language?
Freddie is really not as compelling to watch as Chris.
So the Brit's argument is that the Jag ISN'T a failure because it was supposed to have AWD and a V12 but proved it was too complicated for the Britts to that get done..? ???????? Ok.
F40 is STILL PERFECTION
two classic cars, on the open road, by a man who knows cars, can drive them, knows how to make a TV presentation, driving the cars and not trash them into a field... (there was a Lamborghini in this episode right??) why are there still two idiots presenting Top Gear next to Chris Harris?! seriously !!!
I love clicking on top gear then clicking out because it doesn't have the only car hosts I trust
Just ferrari .
you have such interesting films!
FERRARI F40 V8 2.9 L TWINTURBO ERLY 486 HP -550 HP 1100 KG & F40 GTE GTC 690 -789 -800 -900 HP & F40 LM GTR 860 -1100 HP TUBE FRAME WIRES TO PULL THE DOORS UP 5 SPEED H -GEAR BOX 210 MPH ORE MORE WAS NEVER HIGHESPEED TESTED MABY MORE SPEED LIKE AN ERLY ROCKET SHIP PIONEER
wheres Paddy in the Diablo???
Make a Drag Race video of both
You forgot the Porsche 959
there could be clarkosn in ferrari and hamond i jaguar... :(
this is gross.....i was tricked into thinking this was top gear
You wanna know why you have so little views?! Because your videos are stupid
Let's let's help Chris Harris to go back to his Channel. Chris Harris on Cars. Top Gear doesn't suit him. He's way to good for Boring Top Gear
Top Gear reviews are boring without Chris Harris. It's like watching Auto Car without Matt Prior or Carfection without Henry 😂😂
F40 any day!
As always with the new crew, they never say anything bad about the cars they review. Unlike Clarkson, May and Hammond they made more balanced reviews.
Timeless designs, lovely engines and blistering fast.
This is comparing apples to oranges, one is refined 217mph road car that went racing, the other is a 199mph race focused car that is also street legal.
i thought this was The Trio video...
Ah, to be in a position where this is a remotely relevant choice in my life
Man actually said the jag was better than the F40...like just no.
Should take mclaren F1 in the gang
Hammond Clarkson Stig May
The comment section showed how much love the f40 have but showed how unloved the Xj220 is at the same time
5:55 that's remembers the Nees For Speed 2 videos! 😂😂🙈
JAAAAAAAAG - Woooow - with cars like this World is better !!!
My two favourite supercars of all time ;)
Nope, best of the British road going cars, Mclaren...an F1 strait shits on the XJ220
F40 is beautiful. XJ220 looks like someone went overboard on an MX5 body kit
Ferrari F40, no doubt!
As much as I admire both cars, as much as I am sad how Top Gear has plummetted to this quality. No offense but I reckon the presenters have no public appeal nor acceptance. The golden era was with the trio Clarkson, Hammond, and May. That show used to be the most thing putting a smile on my face.. Nothing lasts for ever...
I feel sorry for who ever is Top gear's insurance provider.