The XKR's already powerful sporting styling cues - an enhanced front bumper, bonnet louvres and aluminium-finish grilles and side vents will remain and exclusive Celestial Black exterior paint and 20-inch Cremona five spoke alloy wheels add to the overall presence.

The XKR's interior represents a sophisticated yet driver focussed environment thanks to the ergonomics, together with user friendly in-car technology and simple information displays in the instrument panel and main dashboard area. The XKR Portfolio will combine this acclaimed design and performance with Jaguar's engineering and craftsmanship to take the XKR to an even higher level.

Jaguar's Special Vehicles team has worked alongside leading brake manufacturer Alcon to provide the largest, most powerful brakes a production Jaguar has ever carried. This was conceived after extensive testing at Jaguar's specialist engineering centre.

A host of new additions to the interior further the luxurious look and feel of the XKR Portfolio.

A unique Engine-Spin aluminium veneer is standard. A new alloy and leather gearshift selector, soft grab door handles, contrast stitching throughout the cabin, leather edged mats with a Jaguar logo and distinctive Portfolio treadplates on the doorsills complete the effect.

The interior will also be the soft grain leather "Luxury Sport Interior Theme" with seats in either warm charcoal (with ivory contrast stitching) or ivory (with slate blue contrast stitching).

The XKR Portfolio also marks another first for Jaguar: the first production example of its new partnership with audio entertainment specialists Bowers and Wilkins. Taking Jaguar's 525W Premium Audio system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound as a starting point, Bowers and Wilkins have crafted a signature speaker system specifically for the XKR's cabin. High-output, low distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers and specially designed aluminium dome tweeters deliver superb mid-range and extended high-frequency responses.

Dorian Lapthorne, General Manager, Jaguar Australia, commented "The XKR is a truly luxurious sports car; the XKR Portfolio is an even more luxurious XKR. Its specification is unique, and very special. It combines breathtaking performance and dramatic beauty with exclusive, individual touches of craftsmanship and equipment that lift it to another level. The XKR Portfolio continues our programme ..........."

To underline the exclusivity of the XKR Portfolio, there will only be 10 units available for sale in the Australian market. All vehicles are in coupe style. The XKR Portfolio will carry a recommended retail price of $246,000 and will be available for sale from this month.

XJR PORTFOLIO FEATURES

• Celestial Black metallic paint
• 20" Cremona polished alloy wheels with Heritage wheel badges
• Alcon high performance braking system
• Bowers and Wilkins premium sound system
• Milled aluminium side vents
• Engine Spin Aluminium veneer
• Alloy gear lever and selector gate surround
• Leather edged floor mats
• Premium headlining
• Warm charcoal leather trim with Ivory contrast stitch OR Ivory leather trim with slate blue contrast stitching