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Spy shots: Barely disguised 2010 Jaguar XKR facelift

Viknesh Vijayenthiran January 7th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author January 7th, 2009
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December 31st, 1969 Prototypes for Jaguar’s facelifted XK have been spotted testing in the UK and Germany ahead of the updated model’s world debut, which is expected to take place at next week’s Detroit Auto Show. In the past we have seen images for both the standard XK coupe and convertible, as well as a mystery test-mule for what is believed to be Jaguar’s future performance diesel or hybrid powertrain. Last year there were also shots of a prototype for a new range topping XK that will sit above the current XKR flagship. This new super-XK could possibly called the ‘XKR-R’ and is tipped to feature a brand new 500hp (373kW) supercharged 5.0L V8 engine. As for the XKR, these latest spy shots of a prototype for the facelifted model reveal only a few subtle changes will distinguish it from the current car. Visual changes include a new front bumper with revised air intakes positioned below the headlights, plus a redesigned rear bumper and LED taillights. The engine lineup will remain relatively unchanged, although expect a slight power bump for the current supercharged 4.2L V8 mill. The interior, meanwhile, should get Jaguar’s new drive-select transmission interface lifted from XF saloon. First sales should start in the first half of this year.2009 Jaguar XK cabrio facelift spy shots2010 Jaguar XKR facelift spy shots
Facelifted XK range expected to debut at this month's Detroit Auto Show

Facelifted XK range expected to debut at this month's Detroit Auto Show

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Prototypes for Jaguar’s facelifted XK have been spotted testing in the UK and Germany ahead of the updated model’s world debut, which is expected to take place at next week’s Detroit Auto Show. In the past we have seen images for both the standard XK coupe and convertible, as well as a mystery test-mule for what is believed to be Jaguar’s future performance diesel or hybrid powertrain.

Last year there were also shots of a prototype for a new range topping XK that will sit above the current XKR flagship. This new super-XK could possibly called the ‘XKR-R’ and is tipped to feature a brand new 500hp (373kW) supercharged 5.0L V8 engine.

As for the XKR, these latest spy shots of a prototype for the facelifted model reveal only a few subtle changes will distinguish it from the current car.

Visual changes include a new front bumper with revised air intakes positioned below the headlights, plus a redesigned rear bumper and LED taillights. The engine lineup will remain relatively unchanged, although expect a slight power bump for the current supercharged 4.2L V8 mill. The interior, meanwhile, should get Jaguar’s new drive-select transmission interface lifted from XF saloon.

First sales should start in the first half of this year.
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2010 Jaguar XKR facelift spy shots
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  1. ma_GreyRazor avatar by GreyRazor #1, Posted: 10/21/2008

    Still looks like an Aston Martin gone ugly.

  2. ma_Edward avatar by Edward #2, Posted: 10/22/2008

    What has gone wrong with Ian Callum's hand? And how many millions is he earning as 'Head Designer'? Tata is correct in wanting to invest in Pininfarina so as to get designs from there and not from Callum, who is very near to losing his job in disgrace.

  3. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #3, Posted: 10/22/2008

    The design has not changed much and your maligning it now

  4. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #4, Posted: 1/7/2009

    I like the idea of an XKR-R with 500+ hp, but I would like to see a V6 turbo diesel

  5. ma_justinhk2000 avatar by justinhk2000 #5, Posted: 1/8/2009

    GreyRazor, an Aston Martin gone ugly isn't saying much, that's like paris hilton and jennifer love hewitt. Both hot, but one's just hotter. I personally like the new design direction that Jaguar is taking. They're basically making "affordable" Aston Martins available to the public.

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