Jaguar has just announced that the Jaguar XKR 75 special edition will have its public debut at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2. The Company has developed the Jaguar XKR 75 to mark the brand's 75th anniversary and it will be built in only, you guessed it, 75 units.
The Jaguar XKR 75 is powered by the standard 5.0-litre supercharged engine that delivers 530PS and 655Nm of torque to the rear wheels. the top speed of the Jaguar XKR 75 is limited to 174mph (280km/h) and the company says it can rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The standard version of the model is limited to 250 km/h and needs 4.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The power and torque figures of the Jaguar XKR 75 are also increased in comparison to the standard model.
Apart from the extra hp and Nm sprinkled fun, the Jaguar XKR 75 also comes with an upgraded suspension and handling package that offers better stability during cornering.
Since you want everybody to know about the extra power under the hood of the Jaguar XKR 75, the company is offering it with a new exhaust system that has "improved acoustics to match performance".
The Jaguar XKR 75 price is set to 85,500 GBP and the new limited edition model will become
available in July 2010.
Jaguar Press Release:
An exclusive XKR – the XKR 75 – will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2.
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.
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, theincreased 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 and agility in
addition to the 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 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.
And 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-focussed character, however, has not been achieved at the expense of the Jaguar traditional values of refinement and comfort.
"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 features a new Stratus Grey finish. Red brake callipers contrast the eye-catching 20-inch gloss Vortex forged lightweight alloys with a dark technical finish and diamond turn. Customers will have the option to apply a unique body graphic that runs from the front bumper to the rear haunches.
The XKR 75’s interior completes the driver-focussed performance environment finished in Charcoal with ivory stitch, piano black finish to facia and centre console and a Jet suedecloth headlining.
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.
Production of the XKR 75 will be limited to just 75 vehicles, which will be available to order from July 2010 in the UK priced from £85,500 OTR. Customer deliveries will commence during October.
