Things start to get a little more radical, moving from front to side, where the show car's sculpted aluminum 'power vents' make
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| The distinctive 'power vents', engraved with the leaping jaguar logo, are long-time features on Jaguar concepts. (Photo: Jaguar Canada) |
their first production appearance. These distinctive vents, engraved with the leaping jaguar logo, are long-time features on Jaguar concepts, including the RD-6 four-door diesel coupe concept and this year's ALC coupe concept (said to be the next XK sports car), and are a symbol of the Portfolio's exclusivity. The addition of the new vents ironically means the removal of the side rub strips on the door, which would otherwise conflict with the contrasting alloy vent. While there won't be a full-length panoramic glass roof, one of the features of the Concept Eight prototype, the Portfolio does feature an electric sliding moonroof, as well as
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| The only colour available will be a succulent, rich Black Cherry Metallic, drawn from the concept. (Photo: Jaguar Canada) |
curtain airbags, which were removed from the concept. While Ebony and British Racing Green paint finishes, typical of heritage-rich Jaguars, would be perfect for the Portfolio, the only colour available will be a succulent, rich Black Cherry Metallic, drawn from the concept. This exclusive colour dances in the light, flipping between black and cherry red hues, providing a dazzling display which brings out the XJ's flanked circular lights, and body-long curves. It's also the perfect contrast to the bright chrome trim and mirrors as well as the brushed aluminum body accents.
