The fastest Jaguar XJ in history might not be quite what the world needs now, says Steve Sutcliffe in AutoExpress. In fact, the new XJR 575 puts Jaguar somewhat out of kilter with the rest of the car world. You'll be doing well to get more than 20mpg out of it, for example. But there is something "curiously magnificent" about this two-tonne limo, capable of 186mph and of sprinting from rest to 60mph in 4.2 seconds. It's a "wondrous car": "lovely" to drive, happy being thrown through corners despite its huge bulk, very fast indeed in a straight line, yet luxurious and comfortable too, especially in the "brilliantly roomy" individual rear seats. "It feels special in a way that not many saloon cars do these days."
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