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AUTOS: Jaguar To Debut Super XKR
British marque celebrates 75th anniversary with special-edition, high-performance models.
Media Release  |  Posted June 24, 2010   Mahwah, NJ
The Jaguar XKR-175 coming to North America will be powered by a supercharged V8 that cranks out 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Jaguar)
Two new exclusive Jaguar XKR sports cars – the XKR175 and the XKR 75 – will make their debuts this summer. The XKR 75 will first be shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2 while the North American market will first see its XKR175 at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August.

Jaguar Land Rover's new CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, initiated the challenge to the Jaguar engineering team to construct an XKR to celebrate 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. Yet it would retain the calm cruising demeanor customers love about their Jaguars.

"These limited-edition XKRs will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar's great heritage,” said Mike O'Driscoll, managing director of Jaguar Cars. “This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name."

For the XKR175, the supercharged V8 issues a stout 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque, while the XKR 75 engine's output is raised to 530 horsepower and 483 lb-ft. Both models' top speeds are raised to an electronically limited 174 mph.

The XKR175 will be a North America-specific model while the XKR 75 will be available in the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, The Netherlands and Belgium.

To ensure that the XKR175 remains stable at high speeds, a revised aerodynamic package incorporates a new front air dam, new side sills, a new rear diffuser and a larger rear spoiler providing increased balance and a reduction in lift. New 20-inch Kasuga 10-spoke alloy wheels, red brake calipers and Ultimate Black exterior paint adorn the car's exterior.

Inside, door sill tread plates reading "XKR175 – 1 of 175" greet the driver and passenger while the leather is finished in Warm Charcoal with Cranberry stitching, all accompanied by Piano Black wood veneer.

Production of the XKR175 is limited to 175 vehicles at an MSRP of $104,500 (including destination charge), while the XKR 75 will be limited to just 75 vehicles, available to order from July 2010 in the UK and priced from £85,500 OTR.

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