Despite an uncertain future ahead (see yesterday’s news story) Jaguar has unveiled some subtle updates to the excellent XK coupe.
Goodbye to the old metal aerial
Firstly, and very thankfully, the prehistoric metal aerial that sprouted from the big Jag’s flank has been replaced by a hidden item in the rear spoiler.
Other improvements include 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. On a regular XK model there is no increase in the list price.
All XKR models now include as standard 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.
The range also has a new flagship model in the Jaguar XKR Portfolio Special Edition.
Subtle tweaks to XK and XKR
Standard on the XKR Portfolio (SE) are five-spoke 20-inch polished Cremona alloy wheels, polished aluminium side vents and Celestial Black paint. The interior has had a makeover too – one of the few criticisms of the standard car – with a new Engine-Spun aluminium veneer as standard along with a new alloy and leather gearshift selector, soft-grab door handles, contrast stitching throughout the cabin and soft grain leather with warm charcoal or ivory seats.
The XKR Portfolio also features a new high-performance braking system with 400mm front discs and 350mm rear discs – the largest ever fitted to a production Jaguar.
The big coupe is the first production example of a new partnership with renowned audio entertainment specialists Bowers & Wilkins. This loudspeaker manufacturer worked alongside Jaguar to create a speaker system for the recent C-XF concept car, but the XKR Portfolio is the first production Jaguar to benefit from the relationship.
The 4.2-litre supercharged XKR Portfolio coupe will be sold worldwide with just 60 units on sale in the UK at £75,597 - a premium of £5,500 over the 2008 Model Year XKR coupe. It’s available to order now with deliveries expected in late summer.
Some Portfolio edition goodies are also available on the XK and XKR: the 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 the Alcon High Performance Braking System.
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