[3] The handcrafted aluminium body was built by Abbey Panels, a Coventry based company which had previously collaborated with Jaguar on many occasions.

[5] The handling pack used in this car was Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS),[1] which was also used on the Jaguar XKR.

The XK180 suspension is based on that of the XKR, with racing-style aluminium shock absorbers incorporated in the coil spring/damper units.

The suspension was developed with assistance from ride and handling experts at Jaguar's Engineering Centre in Whitley.

The wheels of the car were made by BBS, fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres (265/35 ZR20 P Zero Direzionale at the front and 285/30 ZR20 P Zero Asimmetrico at the rear).