Special-edition Jaguar XKR 175 confirmed for Pebble Beach reveal--and the U.S. market

A limited-edition, high-performance Jaguar called the XKR 175 will debut at Pebble Beach later this summer in celebration of the historic brand's 75th anniversary.

The name of this speed demon actually indicates the number of units that will be made for the United States. Jaguar says 175 will reach U.S. shores, and another 15 will go to Canada. The North American version will make 510 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque from the 5.0-liter supercharged V8. The electronically limited top speed is raised to 174 mph.

The XKR 175 also gets a unique wheel design similar to those worn on the XJ supercharged model. There is also a special interior and enhanced aero packaging that includes a taller rear spoiler. The car will carry a sticker price of $104,500.

This car complements another 75th-anniversary model, called the XKR 75, which will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July in England. There are slight differences between the U.S. and Europe versions. Most notably, the car to be sold in Western European markets will be a touch more powerful, with outputs of 530 hp and 483 lb-ft of torque.

By Greg Migliore