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Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake

By:Auto Express team

7 Oct 2014

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Price: £79,995Engine: 5.0-litre supercharged V8
Power: 542bhpTorque: 680Nm0-62mph: 4.6 secondsTop speed: 186mph

The XFR-S is the ultimate expression of the ageing but handsome XF saloon, packing a 542bhp punch from its supercharged V8 engine. Oodles of power and a classic rear-drive layout mean the XFR-S is one of the most exploitable and entertaining super-saloons out there. Its exuberant character means it makes this list despite a huge thirst, giant price, and of course, that dubious bodykit.

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