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It’s the big cat’s biggest moment! The storming Jaguar XFR has already proved its mettle with a record breaking 225mph run across the American salt flats in Bonneville, but now it faces its biggest test of all – a test on the open road.

Though this standard car's speed is limited to 155mph, it’s powered by a near identical 503bhp supercharged V8 engine, meaning a 0-60mph sprint of 4.7 seconds and devastating in-gear performance.

Described as the pinnacle of the acclaimed XF range, it gets unique bodywork and a distinctive interior, including new look air intakes.

The car also gets the JaguarDrive gear selector, a twist-to-use dial that debuted in the standard model, and rises up out of the centre console when the engine is started.

At idle, the new V8 offers few clues to its potential. The 5.0-litre unit ticks over smoothly, and the four polished tailpipes are almost whisper quiet. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions look good too, at 22.5mpg and 292g/km respectively.

Around town, the R proves an easy car to thread through busy traffic. Despite the engine’s potential, the model responds to the driver in a controlled and refined fashion.

The suspension is firm, but never uncomfortable. The brakes feel reassuringly powerful, but not oversensitive.


Full Story: AutoExpress - Jaguar XFR


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