Aston Martin Vantage V8
Affectionately
described as the baby Aston, the V8 Vantage coupe is Aston Martin's
least expensive, smallest, and highest volume model currently on the
market.
It
is positioned in price against the Porsche 911 Carrera S, Audi R8,
Mercedes SL550, and BMW M6, but in reality is different from all those
vehicles. It's lighter and more nimble than the M6 or SL, but more of a
grand tourer than the hardcore R8 or 911....and it's still classically British.
Aston Martin Vantage
Format:
Position:
front
Type:
V8
Engine Size:
32v 4735cc
0-62 mph:
4.8 secs
Power:
420 bhp
Top Speed:
180 mph
Retail Price:
£90,895
Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
Here it is, the new 2011 model year TDV8 Range Rover, yours from £69,485 for the entry-level Vogue, the top-spec Autobiography coming in at around £82,000.
Headline changes are the introduction of an all-new 4.4-litre turbodiesel V8 and a new eight-speed automatic ZF gearbox.
Range Rover Vogue
Format:
4WD
Position:
front
Type:
V8
Engine Size:
32v 4367cc
0-62 mph:
7.8 secs
Power:
313bhp
Top Speed:
130 mph
Retail Price:
£69,485
Porsche 911 4S 3.8 Carrera
Following on from the new 911 driven earlier this month, Porsche has expanded the line-up with the new all-wheel drive Carrera 4 and 4S, both in coupe and convertible form.
Like the standard rear-drive Carrera, the 4 and 4S hides it’s new tech under its same-again styling – badging aside, only the 44mm wider rear haunches and that reflective band between the rear lights distinguish the two and four-wheel variants.
Porsche 911 4S Carrera
Format:
4WD 2D coupe
Position:
rear
Type:
6
Engine Size:
24v 3800cc
0-62 mph:
4.7 secs
Power:
380bhp
Top Speed:
184 mph
Retail Price:
£80,785
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Maserati's been busy; only a few months after it launched the Granturismo S, it’s now given us a revised and facelifted Quattroporte.
Always one of the best-looking four-door cars around, sensibly Maserati has kept the visual tweaks to a minimum.
Great Italian flair and styling but with four-door practicality.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2
Format:
4 door
Position:
FMR layout
Type:
V8
Engine Size:
4244cc
0-62 mph:
5.6 secs
Power:
395bhp
Top Speed:
167 mph
Retail Price:
£81,275
Audi A8 4.2TDi Quattro SE Executive
Audi are turning out some great cars just now and the whole range is superb.
But for a bit of luxury, how about the choice of chauffeurs? The A8 executive saloon in SE specification has outstanding comfort, amazing performance from it's 4.2 litre V8 engine which also returns incredible economy and it's stuffed with all sorts of toys and latest technology.
Best of all, Audi's renowned Quattro four-wheel-drive system will keep you stuck to the road as you relax.
Audi A8 TDi Quattro
Format:
luxury saloon
Position:
front
Type:
V8
Engine Size:
4134cc
0-62 mph:
5.5secs
Power:
350bhp
Top Speed:
155mph
Retail Price:
£68,470
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Portfolio
Jaguar's flagship model has been completely revised to be a stunning machine and very much the head of the household.
It's a big car and just oozes luxury and sophistication.
It's the car of choice for many sports celebrities and off the field you'll see many of the top footballers and cricketers behind the wheel of one of these.
Have an XJ parked in the drive and you'll really feel you've scored the winner.
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Format:
luxury saloon
Position:
front
Type:
V8
Engine Size:
5000cc
0-62 mph:
5.7secs
Power:
386bhp
Top Speed:
155mph
Retail Price:
£67,050
