NEW YORK, N.Y. March 19, 2008 – The 2009 XKR Portfolio and 2009 XJ Super V8 Portfolio make their North American debut at the New York International Auto Show.
Built in limited numbers, these Portfolio models feature elements of luxury and craftsmanship unique to Jaguar. They incorporate exclusive design cues which includes distinctive wheels, interior trims and exterior paint colors.
The Jaguar XKR Portfolio raises the bar even further for the acclaimed XK sports car. Already featuring an all-aluminum body construction, state-of-the-art technology and a 420bhp supercharged V8, the XKR Portfolio is offered with a 525W Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, 20-inch Selena alloy wheels and optional Alcon® R Performance brakes.
Unique styling cues such as Shadow Grey metallic paint, Alston fabric headlining and a choice of new Rick Oak veneer or Engine Spin Aluminum fascia finish add to this model's exclusivity.
Similarly, the XJ Super V8 Portfolio distinguishes itself from the other XJ variants with Celestial Black or Astral Gold exterior paint, 20-inch Selena alloy wheels, milled aluminum side power vents, chrome mirror caps and a Portfolio trunk lid signature badge.
The interior also has a number of enhancements that reflects the XJ Super V8 Portfolio's individuality, including Rich Oak veneer, embossed Jaguar 'Leaper' logo on head restraints, two exclusive interior trim options – Navy with Barley piping or Ivory with Navy piping and much more.
2009 Jaguar XKR Portfolio At-A-Glance Highlights
- Advanced lightweight aluminum body construction, 420bhp supercharged 4.2 liter V8 engine and six-speed Jaguar Sequential Shift Transmission with paddleshift gear change for driver-focused dynamic performance
- Exterior sporting cues include exclusive Shadow Grey metallic paint color, 20-inch Selena alloy wheels with a unique shadow finish and red Jaguar 'Heritage' center badge, a choice of dark grey or black hood colors for the convertible, milled aluminum power vents, Portfolio trunk lid signature badge and optional Alcon R Performance braking system with red calipers - 400mm six-pot front/ 350mm four-pot rear - the largest ever fitted to a production Jaguar
- The unique interior specification includes soft-grain, contrast stitched leather trim on the 16-way seats, instrument panel, center console, door inners, rear side panels and steering – in a choice of either Charcoal with Cranberry twin needle stitching or Ivory with Slate twin needle stitching, a choice of new Rich Oak veneer or Engine Spin Aluminum fascia finish, alloy and leather wrapped gear selector and alloy gate surround, unique tread plates with Portfolio script and leather edged carpet mats, Alston luxury headlining and Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with 525W Premium audio, featuring low distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers and aluminum dome speakers, designed and tuned specifically for XK
2009 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio At-A-Glance Highlights
- All XJ Super V8 Portfolio models come with Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and a self-leveling air suspension to ensure impeccable control and ride
- The unique exterior styling includes Celestial Black or Astral Gold paint colors, bespoke 20-inch Selena alloy wheels with red Jaguar 'Heritage' badge, milled aluminum side power vents, chrome mirror caps and Portfolio trunk lid signature badge
- Inside, the XJ Super V8 Portfolio comprises a sumptuous blend of luxury and sporting cues with two exclusive interior trim options – Navy with Barley piping and Navy carpets or Ivory with Navy piping and Navy carpets
- Other Portfolio interior touches include a cabin trimmed in Rich Oak veneer with Portfolio motif on passenger airbag lid; Navy leather and alloy gearshift with alloy surround; luxury carpet mats with contrast leather edges and Jaguar 'Leaper' logo; embossed Jaguar 'Leaper' logo on headrests; stitched leather door casings; Alston luxury headliner; unique front tread plates with Portfolio script
- Premium specification includes individually heated and cooled front seats; 7-inch Touch-screen with DVD Navigation, Jaguar premium sound system and four-zone Climate Control systems; Bluetooth® connectivity for up to five separate telephones; Adaptive Cruise Control and rear multimedia system with DVD player and twin display screens
About Jaguar
From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars in 1922, Jaguar Cars has grown to become one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars and with that, one of the most recognized commercial brands. The company's vision is simple: To produce beautiful fast cars that are desired the world over. The company operates two manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom and is fully engaged in environmental programs, community work and brand awareness exercises such as motorsports.
