In 1989, Jaguar introduced a limited edition model produced only for the American market, the “Collection Rouge”. When the Collection Rouge was first conceived, it was going to be a Convertible model, however, the Tan hood was not approved by plant quality and it had to be scrapped. Instead of dismissing the concept all together, the company decided to introduce a Coupé model and this was approved. It was only available in one colour, this being “signal red”. Other features included: A gold coachline, unique badges on the rear, gold finish “XJ-S”, S.C.S alarm system, Magnolia leather interior with red piping on the front seats, Magnolia leather covered steering wheel and gearshift lever knob, Elm veneer woodwork, Mink colour carpets, Lattice alloy wheels with diamond turned rims, boss and spoke faces, with Signal Red painted inner spoke surfaces, Black brake dust shields, Gold plated bonnet badge and Unique bright wheel centre badges and surrounds.
