On July 2 the Jaguar XKR 75 will make its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. This limited edition model marks Jaguar's 75th anniversary with major revisions to the engine, chassis and exterior. Only 75 examples will be made.
The XKR 75 features so much more than a fancy paint job, big wheels and a body kit - though it also has all of those. Jaguar has uprated the supercharged 5.0-litre engine to produce 530hp and 655Nm of torque (in comparison to 510hp and 625Nm for the standard car). Top speed is limited to 280km/h, though the 0-100km/h time has dropped from 4.6- to 4.4 seconds.
Significant changes have been made to the chassis too, with a reduced ride height, stiffer springs and increased damper rates all-round. The Adaptive Dynamics (active damping) and Active Differential Control have also been modified in a bid to increase stability, while making the XKR more engaging. Further aiding high-speed stability is an aerodynamic body kit comprising front splitter, side sills, rear diffuser and spoiler.
Naturally the aerodynamic add-ons enhance the car's visual appeal too. Buyers can choose whether they want the additional body graphic shown in the images, though all 75 examples will be finished in Stratus Grey, with red brake callipers and 20-inch gloss Vortex forged alloy wheels.
Interior enhancements are modest, including Charcoal leather with ivory stitch, piano black trim and a 'Jet' suede cloth headlining. Along with the obligatory bespoke sill entry plates of course.
The final touch is a sports exhaust with a semi-active element that should ensure the V8 is more audible when it's being used as intended. No doubt the crowds in Goodwood will enjoy that one. Don't expect to see an XKR 75 in Ireland any time soon unless you're very quick with your cheque book.