Lister is not a name that is too well-known in South Africa. But this specialist tuning and small-scale automotive firm has a long and illustrious history stretching back 65 years.

Devilish new Lister

The Lister Motor Company announced the new Lister LFT-666 in the UK earlier this week. The LFT-666 is based on the, already leery, Jaguar F-Type which Listers turns up to 11.

Just 99 examples of the LFT-666 will be produced. These high-performance models use Jaguar’s supercharged 5,0-litre V8 as a base, but it has been massaged to produce 490 kW and 980 N.m of torque. The power upgrade comes from dual modified supercharger pulleys, a modified intercooler, an improved air intake system and an uprated ECU.

Lister says the new car will accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 3,2 second, in part thanks to the standard cars all-wheel-drive system. Top whack is quoted at a supercar-rivaling 335 km/h.

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Weight watching

The Lister LFT-666 features exclusive all-new Lister designed carbon-fibre body panels, helping to create a lighter and more aerodynamic vehicle. Replacement parts include the front bumper, front splitter, rear diffuser, rear lip spoiler, rear wheel arches a new grille. A titanium exhaust system is said to save 10 kg and make you less popular with the neighbours. Lightweight alloy wheels are shod with grippy Michelin tyres.

Speaking of the exciting developments of the Lister Motor Company, Lawrence Whittaker, CEO says, “Over the past six months the Lister Motor Company has been working hard on developing our Tuning Division, starting with modifying the Jaguar F-Type. Originally, we named the prototype the Lister ‘Thunder’, however, due to future model lineage, all 99-production models will now be known a, the Lister LFT-666, a befitting title and one where an intrigued passer-by instantly knows the break horsepower of each Lister model.”