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Old 06-24-10, 02:14 PM
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Default Jaguar XKR 75 special edition

The Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special was a special one-off build created last year to explore the harder side of the XKR's character and allow engineers to explore some performance boundaries. While the Goodwood Special never eventuated into the long-rumored XKR-R, the special edition model itself has now entered production as the limited edition Jaguar XKR 75.
Built to mark the automaker’s 75th anniversary, the new Jaguar XKR 75 coupe will be built in a limited run of just 75 cars and will make its world debut early next month at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Jaguar engineers increased the power and torque of the regular XKR’s 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 to 522 horsepower and a stump-pulling 483 pound-feet of torque. While the limited edition model's top speed is electronically limited to 174 mph, the XKR 75's 0-60 mph acceleration time is reduced from 4.6 to 4.4 seconds compared to the regular XKR.
The increase in power is matched with revised suspension and handling upgrades, as well as a revised aerodynamic body pack with a front splitter, side sills extensions, a rear diffuser and larger rear spoiler. The XKR’s computerized Active Differential Control also adjusts to reduce steering sensitivity at very high speeds, further improving stability and driver control.
Other touches include red brake calipers, 20 inch forged alloy wheels, and an optional body graphic that runs along the side of the car. Inside, there’s charcoal trim with piano black touches.
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I wonder how much it cost? It's prolly a huge premium over the regular XKR and assurdly not worth it. The XKR comes with 510hp. This special edition with 522. Doesn't seem worth the premium price.
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I fell in love all over again.
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I just can't like the headlights, even remotely.
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Originally Posted by Faymester
I just can't like the headlights, even remotely.
They do look a bit awkward but great looking car..
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Absolutely in love with this car. Very nice!
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Like everything of it, but the stripes.
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Originally Posted by Ice350
I wonder how much it cost? It's prolly a huge premium over the regular XKR and assurdly not worth it. ....
Starts at $125K Euro.... not coming to the States.... if I could put the XJ's headlights on this, it would be PERFECT
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Not a fan of the stripes but overall great work Jag!
 
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I would do mine sans stripes.
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Originally Posted by Faymester
I just can't like the headlights, even remotely.
The headlight design is the weak spot on the exterior but nothing blue batmobile can't fix.

I also really like this car.
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Don't like the stripes but everything else is VERY nice.
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Originally Posted by Faymester
I just can't like the headlights, even remotely.
What type of lights would you prefer? They fit the body, and IMHO they look great. Overall I love the entire car.
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Originally Posted by ashtray
What type of lights would you prefer? They fit the body, and IMHO they look great. Overall I love the entire car.
I would prefer them to look a little more aggressive as opposed to wide-eyed & a little unhappy looking.

See this cat (happens to be a Jaguar):


... here's a car:


I prefer if the car looks like it might eat you.
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