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.
