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.

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