60.
Jaguar XJ Supersport
With its dramatic shape, the XJ looks like
no other luxury car, but the swooping roofline means rear headroom could be
better. However, the top-spec XJ Supersport is more about driving than being
driven in. Under the bonnet is Jag's supercharged 5.0-liter V8, which delivers
0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and a restricted top speed of 155mph. The Supersport is
surprisingly agile in corners as well. If you don't need the legroom, there's
always the even faster new XJR. This is only available in short-wheelbase
guise, and offers 542bhp from its V8 enough for 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds and a
higher 174mph top speed.
Specs
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Price: $143,805
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Engine: 5.0 V8 S 'charged
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Power: 503bhp
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Torque: 625Nm
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0-62mph: 4.7secs
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Top spd: 155mph
59.
Bentley Mulsanne
Traditional Bentley values are at the heart
of the Mulsanne. It weigh in at two-and-a-half tons, but the 6.75-litre twin
-turbo V8 generates over 500bhp and 1,000Nm of torque, so there's enough power
for it to accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds and on to a top speed of
184mph. Yet the Mulsanne manages this while carrying its passengers in serene
comfort.
Specs
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Price:$338,985
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Engine: 6.75 V8 twin-turbo.
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Power: 505bhp
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Torque:1,020Nm
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0-62mph:5.1secs
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Top spd:184mph
58.
Morgan 3 Wheeler
SIXTY years ago, Morgan killed off its 3
Wheeler to focus on sports cars, but the model was resurrected in 2011. There's
nothing quite like it, with its narrow wire wheels and pulsing V-twin bike
engine. Meanwhile, a kerb weight of around 500kg means car sprints from 0-60mph
in just 4.5 seconds. The handling takes some getting used to, but once
mastered, the 3 Wheeler can be huge fun.
Specs
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Price:$45,000
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Engine:2.0-litre V -twin
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Power: 115bhp
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Torque:138Nm
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0-62mph:4.5secs
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Top spd:115mph
57.
Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP GT
With its catwalk looks, the RCZ turns heads
wherever it goes. However, it's more than a style-conscious coupé, as even the
entry-level model has sharp handling. The flagship of the range is powered by a
197bhp 1.6-litre turbo, which can go from 0-62mph in 7.6seconds. But if you
want economy to go with the fun, the 163 bhp turbo diesel will return up to
53.2mpg
Specs
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Price:$39,578
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Engine:1.6-litre 4cyl turbo
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Power: 197bhp
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Torque:275Nm
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0-62mph:7.6secs
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Top spd:146mph
56.
Lotus Evora S Sports Racer
There's a lot going for Lotus' flagship
model. The Evora manages to feel like a scaled-up Elise, thanks to its great
handling, while the S model has plenty of straight-line performance, courtesy
of a supercharged Toyota V6. Inside, the Evira is surprisingly comfortable for
long distances, while the steering chatters with feedback, reminding you this
is a car at its best on twisty B-roads.
Specs
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Price:$98,850
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Engine: 3.5 V6 S’charged
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Power: 345bhp
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Torque:400Nm
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0-62mph:4.6secs
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Top spd:178mph
55. Ferrari FF
Ferrari has a long history of front-engined
grand tourers, but the FF is unique in the fact that it's the company's
first-ever four-wheel-drive production car, as well as its first shooting
brake. The squared-off tail means there's room for two adults in the back, along
with some luggage, and the FF is an accomplished GT. Most of the time, it
defaults to rear-wheel drive, as power from the big V12 only goes to the front
when it's really necessary, and the FF is surprisingly agile for its size.
Specs
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Price:$340,620
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Engine: 6.3-litre V12
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Power: 652bhp
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Torque:683Nm
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0-62mph:3.7secs
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Top spd:208mph
54.
Bentley Continental GT V8
The original Continental GT helped Bentley
to reinvent itself as a luxury brand that appealed to younger buyers, even
though it still offered the traditional combination of big power and big
dimensions. The latest Conti comes with either a 6.0-litre W12 or 4.0-litre
twin-turbo V8.Both version are fast, but the lighter V8 model is the one we'd
go for, as it's that bit sharper in corners.
Specs
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Price:$185,775
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Engine: 4.0 V8 twin-turbo
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Power: 500bhp
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Torque:660Nm
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0-62mph:4.6secs
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Top spd:188mph
53.
BMW M6 Gran Coupé
Sitting at the top of BMW's performance car
tree is the M6. It's offered in Coupé , Convertible and four-door Gran Coupé
body styles, and it packs plenty of hi-tech electronics on board, as well as
power from the same twin-turbo V8 that's found in the M5. It makes for a hugely
capable high-speed cruiser, but it lacks the finesse of rivals such as the
Porsche 911. If you want more power, you can upgrade the M6 to 567 bhp,
courtesy of the new Competition pack.
Specs
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Price:$146,273
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Engine: 4.4 V8 twin-turbo
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Power: 552 bhp
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Torque:680Nm
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0-62mph: 4.2secs
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Top spd: 155mph
52.
Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
The CLS looks fast standing still, but the
AMG version has the power to back its style. Subtle updates to the body and
19-inch alloys mark out the CLS 63, while the twin-turbo 5.5-litre V8 delivers
700Nm of torque, which is handled without fuss by the responsive seven-speed
auto gearbox. It's also surprisingly agile in bends, courtesy of the
standard-fit adaptive dampers.
Specs
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Price: $122,895
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Engine: 5.5 V8 twin-turbo
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Power: 557bhp
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Torque: 800Nm
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0-62mph: 4.3secs
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Top spd:186mph
51.
SEAT lbiza Cupra SC
Seat's revised lbiza super mini hit
showrooms earlier this year but only now is the flagship Cupra model joining
the line-up. It shares its 1.4-litre turbo and supercharged petrol engine with
the VW Polo GTI and Skoda Fabia vRS, but the three-door Cupra has both beaten
for racy looks.An electronic differential helps the car get its power down in
corners, while the stiff suspension leaves you in no doubt about its sporting edge.
Unfortunately, and just as with its VW and Skoda siblings, the seven-speed DSG
auto takes some involvement away from the driver.
Specs
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Price: $27,863
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Engine: 1.4-litre 4cyl turbo
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Power: 177bhp
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Torque: 250Nm
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0-62mph: 6.9secs
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Top spd: 142mph
