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Jaguar XKR 175 – Limited edition for U.S.

Jaguar XKR175 reminds us once again that Jaguar has reached 75 years, but when his brother returned XKR75 Europeans, the Americans will stop only in garages.

XKR175 Jaguar has a triple significance for Jaguar. First is a continuation of the number 75 to mark the anniversary UK, second only 175 will be produced and not least the maximum speed enjoyed this fireball is electronically limited to about 175 mph (to be 174 is accurate, not to give the command in km / h / h).

Jaguar XKR175 limited series, unveiled at Pebble Beach

A special edition Jaguar XKR’s celebrates 75 years of business leaders. The launch model will be at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance within, that is a car show in May with figures, so to speak. Is an exclusive car will be produced only 175 copies, all for U.S. and Canada.

The new model in limited edition collection is based on a normal XKR, the supercharged V8 engine with 510 hp. Although not all modifications to the engine, the new version has changed outside, who walked in aerodynamics. In addition, some huge 20-inch wheels are now 19 inches and place the calipers were painted red. XKR175 new color will be available only in Ultimate Black.

Jaguar and Land Rover will be produced in China

Starting from the desire to cut costs as much as possible, Tata Motors plans to produce Jaguar and Land Rover models in China. One more reason in this regard is the expansion of sales of these luxury brands in other markets.

Indians from Tata will begin production with Land Rover models that, in the end, both brands to reach a total production of 40,000 units, according to statements Carl-Peter Forster, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover at a press conference London, quoted by Automotive News. The official did not mention the exact date of starting these operations.

Chinese market, whose economy shows biggest growth in the world, Jaguar Land Rover will compete with manufacturers such as BMW AG and Daimler AG. Today, Jaguar Land Rover has a market share of 8% to 208,197 units shipped last year. Among the battle plans include the launch of two new models: F-Type and also a rival for BMW 3 Series.

Geneva 2010: Jaguar XKR Special Edition – The XKR Black Pack

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For customers looking to create a real statement with their XKR, the new optional Black Pack allows them to own a bold and purposeful Jaguar with undeniable visual impact thanks to menacing gloss black wheels and exterior detailing. Like the Speed Pack, XKRs fitted with the Black Pack have a paint palette that is restricted to colours that Jaguar’s Design team believe to be ideal for creating a coupe with immediate exclusivity. The Black Pack models will be available in Ultimate Black, Polaris White or Salsa Red and boast eye-catching 20-inch gloss black Kalimnos alloy wheels.

Future Jaguar XK: first information

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Over two years we only get acquainted with a new entry-level model from Jaguar, which today we know as the XE.

However, we should not forget that in 2013, the British and we will present a new XK, which will be higher and faster than today’s car.

The new fireball will be built on a modernized version of the current XK platform and, as usual, will have two separate body styles: coupe and convertible (the last solution to keep the retractable roof of canvas). Design, in turn, will be completely changed, XK going to be with the trend imposed by the new XF and XJ. This means that an oval radiator grille will leave instead of one rectangular, while defining lines of the body will widen.

Jaguar XKR gets two new packages

Jaguar’s XKR is very fast with its 510 hp and have limited top speed of 250 km / h, but those who want a cat faster than that will fully enjoy what the British manufacturer ready for 2011 model …

Beautiful sports car to be available to what Jaguar calls “Speed Pack”. And if it’s not quite clear, it wanted the speedometer needle to exceed 250 km / h. And it seems that secrecy has to do with all your supercharged V8 to 5.0 liters, which further develops 510 hp and 625 Nm. Everything is in the recalibration of engine and transmission, resulting in a speed now limited to 280 km / h.

Video: first video presentation with the new Jaguar XKR

Jaguar has unveiled the first video presentation with the new XKR, which he will present world premiere in Geneva. Coupe’s received a number of stylistic changes, while under the hood we find a 5.0 liter V8 engine that produces 510 hp and 625 Nm of torque. The British say the new XKR sprints from 0-100 km / h in 4.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 280 km / h, is the fastest Jaguar.

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