Jaguar has released the Jaguar XKR 75, which is powered by a newly tuned engine, producing 530hp and 483 lb-ft of torque. The sports car accelerates from 0 to 60mph at just 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 174mph. Exterior updates include a new Stratus Grey finish, red brake calipers that stand in contrast to the 20-inch gloss Vortex forged lightweight alloys with a dark technical finish and diamond turn. An optional body graphic that runs from the front bumper to the rear haunches rounds out the package. The Jaguar XKR 75 will debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed and will be made available to order from July 2010 in the UK priced from £85,500 ($128,542). [Autoblog]
To celebrate Jaguar’s 75th anniversary and Jaguar’s historic return to Le Mans, the company will launch the Jaguar XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition in Australia. Limited to just 10 units, the car will be available in Indigo Blue, Ultimate Black and Liquid Silver color options, and feature 20-inch Kalimnos alloy wheels, chrome tailpipe finishers, chrome side power vents, Bright Finish Pedals, exclusive badges, a soft grain leather interior with contrast stitching and 16-way heated and cooled seats with memory. Power itself will come from a standard 5.0-liter AJ-V8 Gen III engine that produces 283kW of power and 515Nm of torque. The Jaguar XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition will become available in Australia from late June for a starting price of AUD$193,500. [Zercustoms]
