Jaguar unveil special edition XKR

Jaguar is set to release an extra special edition XK to mark the quality car manufacturer's 75 years in the motoring industry.

To whet car buyers appetites, Car Dealer Magazine has revealed that this supercar Jag is no pussycat, offering 530 bhp from a 5.0 litre supercharged engine. With 655Nm of torque, the car has no problems reaching 60 mph in just over four seconds with a top speed of 174 mph. With stiffer dampners and a lower ride height the '75' is reportedly one of the best Jaguar's ever made.

On the outside, the XKR 75's looks fail to disappoint, with a sporty bodykit, massive exhaust and 20 inch alloys. According to Auto Express, owners will be able to choose an individual graphics pack and stratus paint job if they really want to stand out.

Priced at around £85,000, only 75 models will be produced, meaning Jaguar enthusiasts are already looking to sign the order book in July. If you're lucky, you may spot the exclusive car at high-end events or under pristine Chelsea pads.

Managing director of Jaguar, Mike O'Driscoll, commented on the sumptuous model, saying: ''This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name.''

Jaguar XKR 75 Anniversary Edition

At 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed Jaguar will unveil the new XKR 75 super coupe, a special edition which marks the company’s 75th anniversary. This model is limited to 75 units, obviously, and features a unique Stratus Grey finish, Red brake callipers and 20-inch gloss Vortex rims, while you can also order some graphics for it just like the picture above.

Jaguar XKR 75 also benefits from enhanced performance. The 5.0 liter supercharged V8 of the car is tweaked to develop 530PS and 655Nm, which reduces its 0-60 time to 4.4 seconds (standard XKR 4.6). The top speed is still limited but to 174 mph or 280 km/h, so no complaints here!

It also gets a semi-active sports exhaust system for an even nicer soundtrack.

To cope with the extra power, XKR75 comes with a re-tuned chassis featuring revised suspension and an aero kit for the body consisting of a front splitter, side sills extensions, a rear diffuser and larger rear spoiler. Inside the cabin new items exclusive to the 75 include Charcoal with ivory stitch, piano black finish to facia and centre console and a Jet suedecloth headlining.

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 75^th year of the Jaguar name,” he continued.

“We conceived the XR 75 as a sports car with a duality of character that makes it perfectly suited to driving across Europe to the Nurburgring, completing some very fast laps, and then driving home again, added Mike Cross, Chief Engineer Vehicle Integrity.

THE XKR 75 AT A GLANCE

The unique features of the exclusive new XKR 75 include:

• Increased performance through detailed engine and transmission recalibration
  • Power increased to 530PS (compared to 510 PS on XKR)
    Torque increased to 655Nm (compared to 625Nm on XKR)
    Upgraded torque converter to handle the increased torque
• Upgraded suspension systems for increased precision and agility
  • Increased spring and damper rates (front springs 28 per cent stiffer, rear springs 32 per cent stiffer)
  • New fully-machined aluminium front and revised rear suspension upright for increased camber stiffness (increased by 25 per cent)
  • Re-tuned Adaptive Dynamics damper control software
  • Reduced ride height (15mm front and 10mm rear)
• Aerodynamic body pack with body coloured finish to front splitter, side sills extensions and rear diffuser, and body coloured larger rear spoiler and rear trunk lid finisher
• Sports exhaust with improved performance and acoustics – system has new crossover pipe and larger exhaust outlets
• New Stratus Grey exterior paint with optional graphics pack
• Red brake callipers and 20” Vortex forged lightweight alloy wheels, diamond turned with dark grey finish
• XKR performance interior in Charcoal and Ivory stitch leather, with Jet suedecloth headlining and XKR 75 tread plate
• Active front lighting
• Final calibration was done in partnership with the RSR engineering team which has been collaborating with Jaguar on the 2010 motorsport programme.

Jaguar Land Rover now in Hyderabad

Tata Motors’ gave their dealership to their Jaguar Land Rover line of cars to Inline4Motors, Hyderabad. Inline4Motors is the fourth company to their dealership, being the fourth to have right for a Jaguar Land Rover outlet. Tata Motors already has two outlets in Delhi and one in Mumbai.

Rohit Suri of Tata Motors said over 12,000 luxury cars are sold a year which are part of Jaguar Land Rover. Tata Motors’ rivals BMW and Mercedes Benz have over 12 outlets in the country and Suri of Tata Motors said Jaguar Land Rover will soon open outlets in other metros in the country to compete with BMW and the Benz.

Jaguar Land Rover is planning to set up in China also. Tata Motors believes the move will help Jaguar Land Rover sell faster in China which is the world’s fastest growing car market. "Clearly China is a very important and growing market for Jaguar Land Rover. It is currently the third biggest individual market in terms of volume for Land Rover and the fourth biggest for Jaguar," a Jaguar Land Rover spokesperson said. "Material cost is a significant challenge and JLR has previously said that over the next few years it will grow the amount of materials and components it purchases from lower cost countries," he added.

Jaguar Land Rover sold over 2,132 units in China during the first quarter of sales last year. This year the company sold 5,786 units in the same period, i. e. the first quarter between January and March.