Two new special editions of the Jaguar XK, designed to offer improved luxury or a higher standard of dynamic performance, have been launched.
Dubbed Signature and Dynamic R, the new models are priced from £54,950 and £69,950 respectively. As part of the 2014 model changes Portfolio specification has been axed, with the range taking a price cut of around £10,000.
The new XK Signature model, which is focussed on luxury, features soft-grain leather trim, a suede headlining, polished metal and wood finishes and a reversing camera as standard.
Both coupé and convertible models are offered, with each featuring the XK's naturally aspirated 380bhp 5.0-litre V8.
The Signature can reach 60mph in 5.2sec in coupé guise (increasing to 5.3sec for the convertible) and has a limited top speed of 155mph.
Dynamic R models are based on the XKR, and are endowed with a supercharged 503bhp 5.0-litre V8. It allows the XK Dynamic R to accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.6sec.
Among the upgrades for Dynamic R variants, which are again offered in coupé and drop-top form, is the suspension set-up from the XKR-S. The ride height has also been dropped a further 10mm, and a 'Speed Pack' has been fitted.
The Speed Pack equips the car with aerodynamic improvements, including a front splitter and larger rear spoiler, and a higher 174mph top speed limiter.
Dynamic R models feature Jaguar's Active Differential Control (ADC), which uses a multiplate clutch to vector torque to the wheel with the best traction.
The firm says the ADC technology, coupled with existing ABS and stability control systems, allows the Dynamic R to have greater traction through corners.
Inside, you'll find sports seats that are upholstered in new leather trim; other tweaks for the Dynamic R comprise an active exhaust system.
Both models feature double wishbone front suspension and utilise a new steering knuckle, which Jaguar says increases the steering feedback and weight.
Each sits on 20-inch alloy wheels and uses Jaguar's six-speed automatic transmission, with steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles.
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The fact JLR can reduce their
GermanPower wrote:
In your opinion. As you do not know the profit margin you are not in any position to determine that and therefore also in no position to slag them off. If these potential customers thought that, would they still buy?. The company has a primary fiduciary duty to maximise profit in order to satisfy shareholders, without which there would be no Jaguar brand. You thertefore tar all manufacturers who employ this method with the same brush. Do you drive a Dacia, cos they dont discount?
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I'll sit this one out. I give Jaguar til Oct 4, 2014 when I reckon they'll announce the XK replacement (Mondial de l’Automobile 2014, Paris).
Jinx59 wrote:
How did that forecast work out for ya?.
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