Jaguar is 75 this year, and as part of its celebrations the company has taken the wraps off this little beauty. Actually it’s a pretty big beauty. This is the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project that will go on display at the Pebble Beach Concours event in California this weekend. It’s based on the 2011 XJ LWB and is powered by a supercharged 470bhp engine. Check out the ground-hugging front, rear and side sills, and the paint finish, which is a rather special-looking Satin Matte Pearlescent White. All the exterior chrome elements have been revised to either a dark chrome or gloss black, and it’s riding on mighty 22-inch two-tone alloys. Entertainment is provided by a 1,200-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with 20 speakers. So what’s the point? The company says it’s a design exercise that shows its vision of XJ customisation for those who can afford it. All I’ll say it’s that it’s a long way from Jag’s image of shagpile carpets and walnut trim – and that’s a good thing.
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