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TT · 03-21-2006, 08:29 PM

Well well, here is another indepth! And with it, an hint of a couple of the following ones

it was actually our first group test for asphalte! Th ebasic idea was to take all the mainstream big saloon, M5 and E55 included but some last minute problems let us with just three cars and the test was transformed in a XKR vs Quattroporte test with the RS6 as a judge

And we start with the british lady, finished in a perfect british green

and equally perfect beige interior!

No, I didnt' drive the car, I was just sort of a mix between a young yuppie executive and photographer

I have to tell you already that on a straight line the Quattroporte is absolutely unable to keep up! The XJR has AMAZING punch! Really unbelievable! I wasn't prepared to it, but no matter how hard we tried, the XJR was always pulling away with no fuss thanks to a well judged automatic box! it has plenty of nice gizmos like the defrosting front window (now democratized on many cars actually) or the very cool radar working with the cruise control and braking for you on the highway in case a slow car pops up in front of you! We tested it even while leaving the highway with the car in front slowing down quite strongly from 140 to 50 and well again no fuss, the Jag breaks and keep the same distance (you can set on different distance settings). All the rest is top notch, seats, interir finish, everything! it's great inside out and both the front or rear seats are comfy! Suspensions are to prone to roll, that's a fact and engine note is utter crap with the kompressor spoiling it even more. But again, it goes effortlessly when you need to, and can cruise like an S Klass in other moments. It was actually also pretty photogenic, so all in all, I liked it.. and still, the Quattroporte although slower, has so much more presence, especially thanks to its Fuchs free exhaust

but her time will come soon, let's bring on the XJR pics

By clicking the previews you'll be taken to the full 39 high-res pics update

Enjoy and thanks for looking :good:

antonioledesma · 03-21-2006, 08:43 PM

T^2... as always your pictures are great and are a pleasure to see them.

chest3r · 03-21-2006, 09:03 PM

That's not exactly the car I would like to see in one of your indepth's ( I rather prefer the stunning Quattroporte ) but it's obviously nice !!!

Thanks a lot! 8)

Can't wait for the Quattroporte indepth

MIHALS · 03-21-2006, 09:06 PM

beautiful set of pictures TT!!! especialy those with snow around - it's like a fairytale - really pro

great review, but I don't know why, jag was never my favourite, just the old XJ serie... can't wait for Quattroporte

Thanx for pics and review TT!!! :good:

Schwalbe · 03-21-2006, 10:27 PM

Excellent photographic work TT. :good:

The snow on the trees with the sun gives a real magical effect on the pictures.

It's obvious for me that in this car category, my choice will be always the beautiful and mighty //RS6. But I always appreciated the XJR, about that, I very like the superb silver Jag XJR armoured with 5 spoke mag wheels and turn blue signal of the PM Tony Blair official car's.

sameerrao · 03-21-2006, 10:44 PM

Superb pics again - this is my fave

Vansquish · 03-22-2006, 12:23 AM

Excellent work TT, beautiful cars and a nice succinct review with just enough info. Thanks for the indepth!

nthfinity · 03-22-2006, 12:30 AM

the precip that stays on the trees!
man, again...the contrast is stupendous.

not the most beautiful cars lined up... but they sure do pack a punch.
thanks for sharing TT

yg60m · 03-22-2006, 01:18 AM

Very nice Matteo !!

Thanks once again, I love these indepth !!!

ae86_16v · 03-22-2006, 04:05 AM

Great car! Too bad it wasn't well received by the public. Great work as usual TT.

Thanks!

vakpemil · 03-22-2006, 04:49 AM

Againg stunning, you're getting better and better! The last one of this topic is my favourite

adamwich · 03-22-2006, 04:58 AM

Very nice pics! I am trying to convince my father in to buying a XJR, I guess I have to show him these pics!

JoeHahn · 03-22-2006, 06:20 AM

Nice in-depth as always TT, love the photography in the snow. A shame the RS6 had its winter tyres and not its standard 19" 5 spokers. How did the RS6 compare to the XJR in a straight line - faster than both?

ARMAN · 03-22-2006, 07:02 AM

Thanx TT, great pics

XJR's are beautiful and classy cars

Pehtren · 03-22-2006, 03:19 PM

Abnother great indepth 8) , the car sur is classy but i like the QP and the RS6 more

great pic

thanks 8)