This is the Jaguar XKR 75, a new, hotter, limited edition model built to celebrate the marque's 75th anniversary.
As the name implies, only 75 cars will be built, and they're suitably tuned - the 5.0-litre supercharged engine now has 523bhp and 483lb ft of torque. That means 0-60mph takes 4.4sec (down from 4.6sec), while it has a limited top speed of 174mph.
The handling and supsension has been returned to cope with the extra power and give the car an even sportier edge, while special kit such as a sports exhaust, side sill extensions and unique alloys add to the drama.
It also has a revised aero package, including a front splitter, rear wing and rear diffuser to ensure the car remains stable at high speed.
Jaguar says the modifications have not harmed the XKR's comfort.
The car will be officially unveiled at the the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 2 July.
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Re: Hot Jaguar XKR 75 revealed
A really nice car.
Re: Hot Jaguar XKR 75 revealed
Exactly as Vanquish says, lots of Marques have special editions, including AM, its just a pity they could not have released a real special car like the AM One-77, perhaps an updated XK120 or 150 body shell with XKR mechanicals, now that would be special.
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I actually own an XKR and can verify this if anybody needs me to. I had the earlier 4.2 Supercharged car and now have the newer 5.0 model, both cars were and continue to be 100% reliable. In many ways I preferred the 4.2 litre 420 BHP model as it seemed to ride better and was purer in some respects but the power, ride and handling of these cars is exceptional. I do get tired of people saying 'oh I thought it was an Aston' but both the 4.2 and 5.0 supercharged cars are faster (if not as pleasingly vocal) than a V8 Vantage. Understanding the brand image Aston Martin holds I still dont know why any rational thinking person could choose an Aston V8 over the XKR and pay nearly £30k extra for the pleasure. And lets be honest Aston V8 residuals aren't great these days. I think those that are quick to dismiss the XKR are those that have in most cases never seen or sat in one let alone driven one in anger.
As for special editions, how about the Lamborghini LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Gallardo, Ferrari have built Limited Editions so too have Porsche, The XKR 75 has more than a few stripes to justify its place.
I've had 6 Porsche 911's and a DB9 (Still have this in the family, my brother owns it now) and a bunch of other so called fast cars, I'm 45 so not an old bloke yet (Kids tell me otherwise) but I can tell you the XKR is vastly under-rated, I wouldn't swop mine for anything right now - except maybe a 75 edition!
Sorry if there are spelling errors, this was rushed..