Jaguar XKR-S Convertible confirmed for LA debut

POWER, INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY: JAGUAR LAND ROVER AT THE L.A. AUTO SHOW

• High-performance Jaguar XKR-S Convertible to make its world debut in Los Angeles
• Land Rover DC100 and DC100 Sport Concepts make North American debut in new configurations emphasising their all-terrain capabilities
• Jaguar C-X16 Production Concept makes North American debut
• New vehicles demonstrate Jaguar Land Rover's design and technology leadership

Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover commented: "Jaguar Land Rover is proud to be demonstrating for the U.S. market the latest design and technology advancements we have made with both brands, Our presence here reflects the fact that the U.S. is an important market for our global growth plans, and Southern California is a key region from a business and a global trends perspective."

Making its global debut at the Show will be the 550 PS XKR-S Convertible which joins the XKR-S Coupé as the fastest and most powerful production Jaguars ever created.

Jaguar will also show the award winning Jaguar C-X16 Production Concept - combining hybrid technology with a highly responsive 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine beneath a beautifully styled body created by Director of Design, Ian Callum.

Land Rover, on the heels of the globally successful launch of the Range Rover Evoque, will be showcasing two design concepts, the DC100 (hard top) and DC100 Sport (open top) at the Show. The two concepts from Land Rover investigate the potential future design direction of the iconic Defender. The concepts capture the flexibility, adaptability and configurability that have always been key attributes of Land Rover and continue in today's Defender.

The DC100 concept has been reconfigured for its North American debut to highlight the breadth of capability. Land Rover DC100 concept will be revealed with a new body colour and different wheels and tyres. Body colour changed to 'Heritage Blue' and new wheels and tyres optimised for off-road driving.

Following their initial global debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Jaguar C-X16 and Land Rover DC100 Sport were awarded top honours for Best in Show and Best Concept respectively by AutoWeek Magazine. The company will be getting feedback from show attendees on its Jaguar and Land Rover concepts for future consideration.