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Article: Daily News, Los Angeles, auto review column.
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
- Article date:
- May 26, 2007
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Byline: Gregory J. Wilcox
May 26--BEAST WAITING TO BE UNLEASHED: It becomes apparent when the engine comes to life with a deep, tempered growl. There's a lot of power as your toe tips, so it's best to be light-footed while motoring about.
Indeed, the Jaguar XJR is a beast waiting to be unleashed.
The speedometer pegs out at 170mph. Consider that a prudent warning, not an enticement.
I was convinced this Jag could easily reach that speed, especially on an open stretch of Highway14 just north of Lancaster, with a little more pedal pressure.
I was not tempted to find out, though.
Just knowing that a supercharged, ...