LA AUTO SHOW: GLOBAL AND NORTH AMERICAN DEBUTS FROM JAGUAR

Combining innovation, efficiency and power, two significant new Jaguars have made their debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The XKR-S Convertible made its global debut at the Show. Unveiled by Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars, it's the fastest and most powerful convertible Jaguar has ever created - capable of accelerating from rest to 100mph in just 8.7-seconds before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 186mph.

The XKR-S Convertible joins the XKR-S Coupé as the most focussed vehicle in the Jaguar range. In the US market, buyers have begun to take delivery - the 2012 model year allocation car is already sold out.

On unveiling the car Adrian Hallmark commented:'The new XKR-S Convertible represents the pinnacle of performance and glamour in motoring, there is nothing as liberating as experiencing life from behind the wheel of an open-topped Jaguar and the new XKR-S Convertible takes the Jaguar GT experience to new heights.'

Making its North American debut was the C-X16 Production Concept - specially finished in Neutron White pearlescent paint for the Show. Equipped with a powerful Hybrid system complete with a 'push to pass' system linked to a 3.0-litre V6 engine, the C-X16 mixes performance with efficiency to create a forward looking, thoroughly modern sports car that marks an evolution of the Jaguar design language.

Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars, commented:'I'm proud that the C-X16 and XKR-S Convertible have received such a positive response here in LA - they both represent an exciting new era for Jaguar design.'

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