Took off......
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Just wanted to share my story from last night.
I put my car in Dynamic mode when I left the house. Then right before I merged onto the highway, I wanted to give Sport Mode a try. I switched into sport mode and gave it a little gas and before I knew it, I was at 90mph. Didn't realize how fast my car can go! I can only imagine the XFR!!
I put my car in Dynamic mode when I left the house. Then right before I merged onto the highway, I wanted to give Sport Mode a try. I switched into sport mode and gave it a little gas and before I knew it, I was at 90mph. Didn't realize how fast my car can go! I can only imagine the XFR!!
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Sounds like something that happen to me. I waited about a month so that I could break the car in.. One night after watching one of those car movies, I decided to take a late night run down I-95. Well, I switch to sport and then Dynamic mode, Pushed my right foot to the floor... After about 105 MPH.. I said....WOW.. We must do that again some time... LOL.. Best date I have had in a long time...LOL...
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What impresses most is the acceleration from rolling. This is a heavy car and no stop light GP special but once she's rolling it is very satisfying to just nail it.
The partnership between the V8 with reasonable low down torque (for a four valver) and the excellent ZF automatic is eye opening when you stand on it in second gear.
The partnership between the V8 with reasonable low down torque (for a four valver) and the excellent ZF automatic is eye opening when you stand on it in second gear.
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What impresses most is the acceleration from rolling. This is a heavy car and no stop light GP special but once she's rolling it is very satisfying to just nail it.
The partnership between the V8 with reasonable low down torque (for a four valver) and the excellent ZF automatic is eye opening when you stand on it in second gear.
The partnership between the V8 with reasonable low down torque (for a four valver) and the excellent ZF automatic is eye opening when you stand on it in second gear.
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What impresses most is the acceleration from rolling. This is a heavy car and no stop light GP special but once she's rolling it is very satisfying to just nail it.
The partnership between the V8 with reasonable low down torque (for a four valver) and the excellent ZF automatic is eye opening when you stand on it in second gear.
The partnership between the V8 with reasonable low down torque (for a four valver) and the excellent ZF automatic is eye opening when you stand on it in second gear.
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Yes, that direct injection is good for nearly 10% extra torque at peak BMEP and power improves in proportion. The biggest effect is the charge cooling resulting from the direct injection. Otherwise the 5.0 would produce around 360 hp only.
Trouble is, direct injection is very expensive to repair if (when?) it goes wrong.
I know that Jaguar touts all the other internal friction savings and weight savings but the biggest effect is that direct injection. Other manufacturers get around 10% more torque and power with direct injection as the only real change.
Trouble is, direct injection is very expensive to repair if (when?) it goes wrong.
I know that Jaguar touts all the other internal friction savings and weight savings but the biggest effect is that direct injection. Other manufacturers get around 10% more torque and power with direct injection as the only real change.