Jaguar has gone all creative on its XJ saloon and produced a one-off, design-led concept version, unveiled in Pebble Beach.
Dubbed the XJ75 Platinum Concept, it's finished in Satin Matte Pearlescent White and features black detailing, which is designed to imitate the look of platinum metal.
Monstrous, 22-inch black alloy wheels and bespoke front, rear and side aprons complete the exterior changes. The concept also sits lower than the standard XJ.
It's even more theatrical inside. A bespoke clock built by the Bremont Watch Company occupies the centre console and the air vents are finished in pearlescent white with matching veneers and stitching.
Power comes from Jaguar's 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine with a meaty 464bhp and 424lb.ft of torque.
The sound system is equally potent. It's a 1,200-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround sound affair, with 20 speakers powered through 15 channels and state-of-the-art processing technology.
The XJ's chief designer, Giles Taylor, said: "On the inside, we played up the XJ's combination of high-end materials and British flair to really have some fun."
Full production is unlikely, but if the raft of styling changes goes down well with punters, they could find their way onto the existing XJ.
Jack Carfrae - 16 Aug 2010