Jaguar tweaks XK and XKR ranges
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 12 June 2007
Jaguar will launch tweaked versions of it its XK and XKR models in July with a range of visual enhancements.
Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director at Jaguar said: “Demand for XK and XKR has remained very strong since the car was launched in the UK last year.
“The XK has already proven its credentials by winning various awards in the UK since its launch, including the coveted ‘Car of the Year Award’ from both Top Gear magazine and Auto Express magazine during 2006.
“With these specification enhancements, our customers can now benefit from a better equipped XK and an even stronger value-for-money proposition.”
Jaguar XK
Enhancements on XK for 2008 Model Year include the replacement of the telescopic Ariel antenna, now concealed in the rear boot spoiler.
Revised door switch packs with a choice of aluminium or wood inserts, enhanced column stalks with chrome rings and the Piano Black veneer surrounding the instrument control panel and the ‘L’ gate surround are also included.
The XK is still priced at £60,097 for the coupe and £66,097 for the convertible.
Jaguar XKR
Coupe and convertible XKR models now include 20-inch double five-spoke Senta alloy wheels, Jaguar
Premium Surround Sound, heated front windscreen and bright finish alloy pedals as standard.
The revised price of the XKR coupe is now £70,097 while the convertible is now £76,097.
“Made for Me” bespoke options on XK and XKR
The XKR Portfolio Special Edition (SE) spec now features a range of options for customers to build their own car. Available options include polished five-spoke 20-inch Cremona alloy wheels (available to order from September 2007); luxury sport interior theme with contrast stitching; alloy ‘L-Gate’ surround and gear-knob (with Piano Black insert), Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound system at 525 watts and Alcon High Performance Braking System.
XKR Portfolio
The XKR Portfolio also features a new high-performance braking system with 400mm front discs and 350mm rear discs.
The XKR Portfolio features a Bowers & Wilkins speaker system for the XKR Portfolio.
The 4.2-litre supercharged sports coupe will be sold worldwide while just 60 units will be sold in the UK for £75,597, a premium of just £5,500 over the 2008 Model Year XKR coupe.
The XKR Portfolio Special Edition is available to order now with deliveries expected in late summer.
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