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The XKR 75 - debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2, 2010.
Jaguar Land River's new CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, initiated the challenge to the Jaguar engineering team to construct an XKR to celebrate the Jaguar's 75th anniversary, which would deliver a combination of enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering control and grip levels to inspire the driving enthusiast to explore the true potential of the XKR's capabilities.
Mike O'Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars, said "The XKR 75 will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar's great heritage. This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name", he continued.
Jaguar engineers increased the power and torque of the acclaimed 5. 0-litre supercharged engine to 530ps and 655Nm respectively for the XKR 75, to deliver truly outstanding performance. While the limited edition model's top speed is electronically limited to 174mph (280km/ h), the XKR 75's 0-60mph (100km/ h) acceleration time is reduced from 4. 6 to 4. 4 seconds compared to the standard 510 PS XKR.
Using the rigid lightweight aluminium architecture of the XK as a solid foundation, the increased power of the XKR 75 is matched by an agile, dynamic chassis that handles supremely, rides exceptionally well and stops with surefooted reassurance time after time.
The Jaguar XKR 75 features revised suspension and handling for increased precision, agility, and performance enhancements. To ensure the XKR 75 remains stable at high speeds, a revised aerodynamic body pack with a front splitter, side sills extensions, a rear diffuser and a larger rear spoiler provide increased balance and a reduction in lift. The XKR's computerised Active Differential Control also adjusts to reduce steering sensitivity at very high speeds, further improving stability and driver control.
With an improved acoustics package for the semi-active sports exhaust, the XKR 75 produces a pulse-racing growl to match its performance. The car's driver-focused character, however, has not been achieved at the expense of the Jaguar's traditional values of refinement and comfort.
"We conceived the XKR 75 as a sports car with a duality of character that makes it perfectly suited to driving across Europe to Nurburgring, completing some very fast laps, and then driving home again.", added Mike Cross, Chief Engineer Vehicle Integrity. The XKR 75 features a new Stratus Grey finish. Red brake calipers contrast the eye-catching 20" gloss Vortex forged lightweight alloys with a dark technical finish and diamond turn. Customers can apply a unique body graphic that runs from the front bumper to the rear haunches.
The XKR 75's interior completes the driver-focused performance environment finished in charcoal with ivory stitch, a piano black finish to the facia and the centre console with a jet suede cloth headlining.
This stunning example XKR 75 as one of 75 worldwide and one of 20 RHD with black leather sports seats, 20" vortex alloys, brake upgrade program, digital audio broadcast, R performance exhaust pipe, heated front windscreen, Bower & Wilkins premium sound system, sport-tuned suspension, leather racing steering wheel, red R logo embossed brake calipers, front heated/ cooled seats, gloss black grille, heated steering wheel, keyless entry, power 16-way front seat adjustment, power increased to 530 bhp, reduced height to 15/ 10mm, body styling kit, ebony Alston headliner, leather-edged floor mats, charcoal Jaguar seatbelts, multi-slot CD player, Europe navigation disk, aluminium J gate surround, Bluetooth, cruise control, ivory stitching, reverse parking aid and sports front knuckle.
Every Aspect Of The XKR Is Ergonomically Designed To Enhance The Driving Experience, Whether Crossing Town Or For That Special Trip Into Europe. From Factory Build This Vehicle Was Opted With The Black Leather Sports Seats Beautifully Complemented With The Ivory Stitch Detail, Flint Grey Carpets, Charcoal Seatbelts, Ebony Alston Headlining, The Three-Spoke Leather R Racing Steering Wheel With Paddle Shift, The Ebony Leather-Trimmed Dash That Wraps Around This Exciting Cabin And Beautifully Decorated With R Embossed Piano Black Veneers That Finalise This Elegant Interior.
The All Aluminium Sculptured Body Is Presented In Stratus Grey, Which Perfectly Demonstrates The Aggressive XKR Lines And The Sumptuous Jaguar Curves. Further Exterior Detailing Is Presented With 20" Vortex Alloy Wheels All Of Which Sit On Branded Tyres, The Chromed Tipped Quad Exhaust System, The Colour Coded Factory Body Kit, The Colour Coded Super Charger Bonnet Vents, The Colour Coded Boot Lid Shark Fin, The Chromed Rear Leaping Jaguar Badge, The Gloss Black Hexagon Front Bumper Grille, The Front Bumper Air Dams, The Gloss Black Front Wing Blades Decorated With The Jaguar Motifs, The Red Finished Brake Calipers And Presented With The Infamous R Rear Badge That Finish This Stunning Vehicle Stance. A Truly Beautifully Looking Example From Every Angle And Would Be Well Suited For The Start Of Your Own Vehicle Collection Or As Part Of An Already Established Collection.
