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12-07-2010, 07:34 AM
This is from a press package I have...This is North America specific; any other information about special or limited editions would be helpful!
Over the years, several special editions have been created to mark important moments in Jaguar's history. These limited 'collector' editions include the following:
2001 XKR 'Silverstone'
2002 XKR 100
2004 XKR 'Portfolio' (North America only?)
2005 XK8 'Carbon Fiber' Edition (Options that where readily available elsewhere, but not in North America)
2006 XK8/XKR 'Victory' Edition (or 4.2s as it is known everywhere else)
The first limited 'collector' edition was the 2001 XKR 'Silverstone', of which only 250 were released in North America. The XKR Silverstone was designed as a celebration of Jaguar's involvement with Formula One and the technology and exclusivity the sport stands for. With an immediately recognizable Platinum paint finish (paired with a black top on the convertible), the package included high-performance handling components, model-specific upholstery and trim, and full complement of interior amenities including sports seats and steering wheel trimmed in Warm Charcoal leather with red stitching.
To mark the 100 th birthday of Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons (1902-1985), Jaguar released 30 2002 XKR 100 limited edition coupes and 270 XKR 100 convertibles in North America. The XKR 100 models both featured exclusive 20-inch BBS 'Montreal' style modular wheels, Brembo ® brakes with cross-drilled rotors, special Anthracite paint, charcoal interior with Connolly Autolux Recaro seats and other luxury features and unique aluminum trim items. The XKR 100 Coupe was also fitted with a special handling package.
For 2004, Jaguar continued the tradition of offering limited edition versions of the supercharged 390bhp XKR convertible sports car with just 200 XKR 'Portfolio' models. The 'Portfolio' featured 20-inch BBS alloy wheels, a choice of two unique exterior colors and a stunning contrasting interior.
Jaguar's first celebration of the XK's dominance in Trans-Am racing came in the 2005 model year with the release of 200 XK8 Carbon Fiber limited edition models. These models featured a dramatic carbon fiber veneer across the dash and center console, the same material that Rocketsports Racing uses throughout the entire body of the championship-winning Trans-Am racecar. The special XK8s also featured plush Alcantara inserts in the seats and door panels and bold, 10-spoke, 19-inch 'Atlas' style wheels. A set of sport aluminum and rubber-studded brake, accelerator and footrest pedals, an all-leather steering wheel and a Momo gear knob were also added to give the driver extra control in hard driving.
For 2006 Jaguar culminates its recognition of this iconic vehicle's achievements with 'Victory' edition models of the XK8 and XKR coupes and
convertibles. The new exterior styling changes introduced for the 2005 models continue to give the car a bolder, more aggressive and more muscular look.
The special XK 'Victory' edition road cars will arrive in four exclusive, limited edition exterior colors – Black Copper Metallic, Frost Blue Metallic, Bay Blue Metallic and Satin Silver Metallic – (other standard XK colors will also be available on 'Victory' models) with four interior colors and two distinct veneer options for the dashboard to create 18 possible combinations for the buyer to choose from. ‘Victory’ editions will offer Carbon Fiber interior trim on all XKR models, as well as feature a new Elm wood veneer on the XK8 models.
The 2006 Jaguar XK 'Victory' models will benefit from several additional new features including standard Bluetooth® wireless connectivity.
The XK8 models currently feature 19-inch 'Atlas' style wheels, which will come standard with a sporty chrome finish, while the XKR models get a new, unique 20-inch BBS wheel design. The XKR also gets cross-drilled Brembo ® brake rotors, while the XK8 adds power-fold exterior mirrors. (There seems to be some irregularites in some of the equipment on the last models, I think Jaguar was clearing out their parts bins.)
Over the years, several special editions have been created to mark important moments in Jaguar's history. These limited 'collector' editions include the following:
2001 XKR 'Silverstone'
2002 XKR 100
2004 XKR 'Portfolio' (North America only?)
2005 XK8 'Carbon Fiber' Edition (Options that where readily available elsewhere, but not in North America)
2006 XK8/XKR 'Victory' Edition (or 4.2s as it is known everywhere else)
The first limited 'collector' edition was the 2001 XKR 'Silverstone', of which only 250 were released in North America. The XKR Silverstone was designed as a celebration of Jaguar's involvement with Formula One and the technology and exclusivity the sport stands for. With an immediately recognizable Platinum paint finish (paired with a black top on the convertible), the package included high-performance handling components, model-specific upholstery and trim, and full complement of interior amenities including sports seats and steering wheel trimmed in Warm Charcoal leather with red stitching.
To mark the 100 th birthday of Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons (1902-1985), Jaguar released 30 2002 XKR 100 limited edition coupes and 270 XKR 100 convertibles in North America. The XKR 100 models both featured exclusive 20-inch BBS 'Montreal' style modular wheels, Brembo ® brakes with cross-drilled rotors, special Anthracite paint, charcoal interior with Connolly Autolux Recaro seats and other luxury features and unique aluminum trim items. The XKR 100 Coupe was also fitted with a special handling package.
For 2004, Jaguar continued the tradition of offering limited edition versions of the supercharged 390bhp XKR convertible sports car with just 200 XKR 'Portfolio' models. The 'Portfolio' featured 20-inch BBS alloy wheels, a choice of two unique exterior colors and a stunning contrasting interior.
Jaguar's first celebration of the XK's dominance in Trans-Am racing came in the 2005 model year with the release of 200 XK8 Carbon Fiber limited edition models. These models featured a dramatic carbon fiber veneer across the dash and center console, the same material that Rocketsports Racing uses throughout the entire body of the championship-winning Trans-Am racecar. The special XK8s also featured plush Alcantara inserts in the seats and door panels and bold, 10-spoke, 19-inch 'Atlas' style wheels. A set of sport aluminum and rubber-studded brake, accelerator and footrest pedals, an all-leather steering wheel and a Momo gear knob were also added to give the driver extra control in hard driving.
For 2006 Jaguar culminates its recognition of this iconic vehicle's achievements with 'Victory' edition models of the XK8 and XKR coupes and
convertibles. The new exterior styling changes introduced for the 2005 models continue to give the car a bolder, more aggressive and more muscular look.
The special XK 'Victory' edition road cars will arrive in four exclusive, limited edition exterior colors – Black Copper Metallic, Frost Blue Metallic, Bay Blue Metallic and Satin Silver Metallic – (other standard XK colors will also be available on 'Victory' models) with four interior colors and two distinct veneer options for the dashboard to create 18 possible combinations for the buyer to choose from. ‘Victory’ editions will offer Carbon Fiber interior trim on all XKR models, as well as feature a new Elm wood veneer on the XK8 models.
The 2006 Jaguar XK 'Victory' models will benefit from several additional new features including standard Bluetooth® wireless connectivity.
The XK8 models currently feature 19-inch 'Atlas' style wheels, which will come standard with a sporty chrome finish, while the XKR models get a new, unique 20-inch BBS wheel design. The XKR also gets cross-drilled Brembo ® brake rotors, while the XK8 adds power-fold exterior mirrors. (There seems to be some irregularites in some of the equipment on the last models, I think Jaguar was clearing out their parts bins.)
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Here's a little more information on the Silverstone it pertains to the Silverstones and the 2002 XKR 100 After the 2002 I believe all XKR's were equipped similarly, with the 4.2 V-8 in 2003
Here's a excerpt from Motor Trend review in 2001
Exclusivity, performance, style, and craftsmanship are all Jaguar hallmarks. Happily, each is unquestionably intact in the '01 XKR Silverstone. It represents the next step beyond the "standard-issue," 370-hp XKR, adopting the XK 180 show car's suspension, wheel, and brake components to raise the XKR's already outstanding abilities to an even higher level. It's breathtaking to look at and represents the most impressive, agile, and (ties for the) quickest production Jaguar we've ever driven.
The subtly badged and platinum silver-painted Silverstone further differentiates itself with unique sport leather seating, a 320-watt Alpine Audiophile sound setup, as well as Jaguar's navigation system-all standard. The Computer Active Technology System (CATS) is a suspension package now built into all XKRs, and utilizes dual-stage shock damping to invisibly maximize handling, comfort, and driver control. Additionally, a stability enhancement (anti-spin) system and model-exclusive Performance Handling Pack are fitted, wherein ride height is lowered 10 mm. CATS is also specially calibrated for taut handling, with spring rates increased and anti-roll bars modified. Rounding out the suspension enhancements is Jaguar's first-ever application of 20-in. modular BBS wheels and matching Pirelli P Zero tires. Combined, the modifications make the XKR Silverstone downright unshakable, possessing such high-limit handling that it needs to be driven very hard on a racetrack to ascertain its ultimate abilities.
Hiding in plain sight behind those beautiful alloy wheels (20x9.0-in. fronts/20x10.0-in. rears) are equally gargantuan brakes specifically co-developed for the Silverstone with famous brake manufacturer Brembo. Disc diameters measure 14 in. front and 13 in. rear, and all four rotors are vented. The four-piston aluminum calipers and ABS system are good for a full 1.0 g of stopping force, according to Jaguar.
On the "big track" at Willow Springs, the XKR Silverstone is able to stretch its long legs and willingly assaults its 155-mph speed limiter. Stand on the gas, and the supercharged 4.0L/370-hp V-8 ladles generous power on top of power, feeling as if there's no limit to its acceleration-that's no surprise. What is unexpected is the absolute grip this car attains. We were told factory Jaguar drivers have recorded a transient (though not static) g-load spike of 1.2 g, and we believe them. The suspension compliance is firm, as expected, although it isn't necessarily harsh.
Doug
2001 XKR Silverstone
Here's a little more information on the Silverstone it pertains to the Silverstones and the 2002 XKR 100 After the 2002 I believe all XKR's were equipped similarly, with the 4.2 V-8 in 2003
Here's a excerpt from Motor Trend review in 2001
Exclusivity, performance, style, and craftsmanship are all Jaguar hallmarks. Happily, each is unquestionably intact in the '01 XKR Silverstone. It represents the next step beyond the "standard-issue," 370-hp XKR, adopting the XK 180 show car's suspension, wheel, and brake components to raise the XKR's already outstanding abilities to an even higher level. It's breathtaking to look at and represents the most impressive, agile, and (ties for the) quickest production Jaguar we've ever driven.
The subtly badged and platinum silver-painted Silverstone further differentiates itself with unique sport leather seating, a 320-watt Alpine Audiophile sound setup, as well as Jaguar's navigation system-all standard. The Computer Active Technology System (CATS) is a suspension package now built into all XKRs, and utilizes dual-stage shock damping to invisibly maximize handling, comfort, and driver control. Additionally, a stability enhancement (anti-spin) system and model-exclusive Performance Handling Pack are fitted, wherein ride height is lowered 10 mm. CATS is also specially calibrated for taut handling, with spring rates increased and anti-roll bars modified. Rounding out the suspension enhancements is Jaguar's first-ever application of 20-in. modular BBS wheels and matching Pirelli P Zero tires. Combined, the modifications make the XKR Silverstone downright unshakable, possessing such high-limit handling that it needs to be driven very hard on a racetrack to ascertain its ultimate abilities.
Hiding in plain sight behind those beautiful alloy wheels (20x9.0-in. fronts/20x10.0-in. rears) are equally gargantuan brakes specifically co-developed for the Silverstone with famous brake manufacturer Brembo. Disc diameters measure 14 in. front and 13 in. rear, and all four rotors are vented. The four-piston aluminum calipers and ABS system are good for a full 1.0 g of stopping force, according to Jaguar.
On the "big track" at Willow Springs, the XKR Silverstone is able to stretch its long legs and willingly assaults its 155-mph speed limiter. Stand on the gas, and the supercharged 4.0L/370-hp V-8 ladles generous power on top of power, feeling as if there's no limit to its acceleration-that's no surprise. What is unexpected is the absolute grip this car attains. We were told factory Jaguar drivers have recorded a transient (though not static) g-load spike of 1.2 g, and we believe them. The suspension compliance is firm, as expected, although it isn't necessarily harsh.
As many superlatives as you throw at the XKR Silverstone, it simply accepts them with grace. The new, ultra-gripping 20-in. wheel/tire package fills up the wells without looking like some tacky aftermarket Plus-2 job. Its comprehensive suspension package provides a new level of driving performance without disturbing the ride. The brakes are perhaps some of the best-suited, best-considered bits of engineering we've seen recently.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz17aDLjTyx
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz17aDLjTyx
Doug
2001 XKR Silverstone
