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As a relaxed high-speed mileage glutton, the XFR is up there with the best. It combines this with a sense of being stylish and markedly different from the Teutonic hordes.

The problems only start to arise when the XFR is pitched against other supersaloons, because that is when its light steering, comfortable ride and mute engine turn against it and give the driver a sense of being disconnected from the action.

These criticisms though, are but nothing compared to the intrusive nature of the XFR's traction control – Jaguar would do well to pick over the Lexus IS-F's excellent easy-to-use three-position system.

Yes, it's arguably the best Jag R yet, but we feel it could be even better with some of the heft and involvement you used to get in a MkII 3.8.

Jaguar XFR

Technical Specification

Engine
5000cc 32v V8 petrol with supercharger

Power
503bhp between 6000-6500rpm

Torque
461lb ft between 2500-5500rpm

0-62mph
4.7 seconds

Top Speed
155mph (limited)

Transmission
Six-speed automatic driving through the rear wheels, limited slip differential

Weight
1891kg

Price
£59,900