18/02/2010
'Fastest Ever' XKR Poised For Geneva
Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed - up to 174mph from 155mph - and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar.
The XKR Coupe unveiled at Geneva showcases two new optional performance and styling packs – Speed Pack and Black Pack - that are introduced to the XK range at 2011 Model Year.
Jaguar customers have the option to personalise their vehicle to create a car that offers even greater performance without compromising the refinement and luxury for which every Jaguar is renowned.
By raising the XKR’s maximum speed the new car has extended its sporting credentials taking it even further into supercar performance territory.
Russ Varney, Chief Programme Engineer, XK Series, explains the philosophy behind the uprated XKR: "With 510PS and 625Nm of torque, the XKR has immense reserves of power and acceleration which impress everyone who experience it.
"The car has always had the potential to reach speeds far beyond its original electronically limited maximum and many of our customers have expressed an interest in a car that can safely be driven faster where conditions permit.
"The new Speed Pack allows them to release some of that potential and give them control of the fastest Jaguar XK we’ve made to date."
The XKR Coupe featured at the Geneva Show on 4 March 2010 pairs both the optional Speed and Black Packs to create the bold new model, which also sports optional Piano Black veneers on the dashboard and red brake callipers.
(PR/GK)
This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed - up to 174mph from 155mph - and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar.
The XKR Coupe unveiled at Geneva showcases two new optional performance and styling packs – Speed Pack and Black Pack - that are introduced to the XK range at 2011 Model Year.
Jaguar customers have the option to personalise their vehicle to create a car that offers even greater performance without compromising the refinement and luxury for which every Jaguar is renowned.
By raising the XKR’s maximum speed the new car has extended its sporting credentials taking it even further into supercar performance territory.
Russ Varney, Chief Programme Engineer, XK Series, explains the philosophy behind the uprated XKR: "With 510PS and 625Nm of torque, the XKR has immense reserves of power and acceleration which impress everyone who experience it.
"The car has always had the potential to reach speeds far beyond its original electronically limited maximum and many of our customers have expressed an interest in a car that can safely be driven faster where conditions permit.
"The new Speed Pack allows them to release some of that potential and give them control of the fastest Jaguar XK we’ve made to date."
The XKR Coupe featured at the Geneva Show on 4 March 2010 pairs both the optional Speed and Black Packs to create the bold new model, which also sports optional Piano Black veneers on the dashboard and red brake callipers.
(PR/GK)
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03 February 2010
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15 February 2010
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Jaguar Land Rover has welcomed the news that the Midlands has been declared a low carbon economic area for advanced automotive engineering. The car manufacturer also hailed the £19.5m investment in a Low Carbon Vehicle Technology (LCVT) Programme, to promote the development of specialist low carbon engineering skills and vehicle technologies.
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