Jaguar launches the fastest-ever XKR

19 February 2010

Jaguar will unveil its fastest XKR during next months Geneva motor show.

The supercharged XKR features the latest styling and tuning options.

Jaguar will unveil its fastest XKR during next months Geneva motor show.

The supercharged XKR features the latest styling and tuning options. It is capable of speeds up to 174 mile per hour, which is higher than its previous 155 miles per hour maximum.

The XKRs speed is boosted by Jaguars all-new Speed Pack that will be introduced together with its Black Pack styling option.

XKR owners who want the Speed Pack will be able extend the top speed of the coupe by having the engine and transmission recalibrated.

The car also includes a larger rear spoiler and revised front splitter that will reduce lift while enhancing high-speed stability. The Active Differential Control system of the car is also designed to lessen steering sensitivity when the speed increases.

XKRs with the Speed Pack also comes with body-coloured rear diffuser and side sills, together with chrome-finished window surrounds, side vents and mesh grilles. It also has red brake callipers with the Jaguar R logo within the 20-inch alloy wheels.

Speed Pack buyers can select from a palette of seven different colours made to complement the car, including kyanite blue, lunar grey, liquid silver, polaris white, spectrum blue, salsa red, and ultimate black.

XKRs suited with the Black Pack styling option, which is available only when purchased with the Speed Pack, feature 20-inch black alloys, front grilles and window surrounds with gloss black finishing, and body-coloured front and rear spoilers.

Black Pack interiors are trimmed with charcoal coloured leather hides that can be personalised with various different coloured stitching. For the fascia and door trims, there are different interior veneers and finishes available.

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