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New for 2011, all Jaguar models come standard with Jaguar Platinum Coverage,
which includes for 5 years or 50,000 miles (which ever comes first)
complimentary scheduled maintenance, no-cost replacement of basic wear and tear
items including: brake pads and discs, oil and brake fluid changes and wiper
blade inserts, 5 year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty and 24/7 roadside
assistance.
The Jaguar XKR175 75th Anniversary Coupe is painted Ultimate
Black and is also distinguished by aerodynamic enhancements, including front and
rear spoilers, side sills and a rear diffuser. The 20-inch Kasuga alloy wheels
are exclusive to this special edition model and highlight the standard red brake
calipers. Raising the electronically governed top speed from 155 mph to 174 mph
exclusively for this special edition underscores the formidable performance
capability of the XKR. As are all XKR models, it is powered by a 510-hp direct-injection
supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that was introduced for the 2010 model year.
Classic Jaguar Luxury
Inside the XKR175 75th Anniversary Coupe,
the Charcoal leather trimmed interior is accented with Cranberry stitching and
Piano Black veneer trim. All of the XKR175 75th Anniversary Coupes feature
doorsill tread plates inscribed "XKR175 - 1 of 175."
Heated and cooled
front seats with 16-way power adjustment and memory are standard equipment. The
XKR's instruments emphasize its performance character with red pointers with
white instrument gauge illumination.
As in Jaguar XF and XJ models, the
XK models greet the driver with a "handshake" sequence. Get into an XK using the
standard keyless entry and keyless start, press the pulsing start button, and
the cast alloy JaguarDrive Selector rises from the console. When the engine is
stopped, the JaguarDrive Selector lowers automatically.
Using the
seven-inch touch screen, the driver or front passenger can access functions for
the climate control, navigation system, Bluetooth mobile connectivity and for
Jaguar's Portable Audio Interface, which are all standard. The Portable Audio
Interface provides iPod connectivity and enables connection of other music
storage devices, through a USB port, to the audio system, with full touch-screen
control.
All XK and XKR models come equipped as standard with a high-end
Bowers & Wilkins audio system featuring 525-watts maximum output, Dolby
ProLogicII Surround Sound, Kevlar midrange speakers and aluminum tweeters. Every
new XK also comes wired for SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The only audio system
option on the XK is HD Radio.
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