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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.

The rear-wheel-drive, 4-door, 5-seat XF will arrive in three trim choices: Luxury, Premium Luxury and Supercharged. The standard equipment list is lengthy, including 18-inch wheels, electrically adjustable steering column and leather front seats, side and side-curtain airbags, automatic speed limiter, a tire-pressure-monitoring system, rear parking assist and an electronic parking brake. Options will include ventilated seats, a blind-spot-monitoring system and Adaptive Cruise Control.

The XF's front wishbone and rear multilink suspension uses components refined from the nimble Jaguar XK coupe, and the XF's sleek profile even matches the windshield and backlight angle of Jag's lithe 2-door. Along with added content, the Supercharged (S/C) version of the XF provides a firmer, electronically controlled adaptive suspension, larger brakes and standard 20-inch wheels to complement its sporting mission.