British website EVO uploaded a video of a 0-1000 meters drag race featuring BMW M5, Porsche Panamera S, Meredes E63 AMG and Jaguar XFR. We are not going to tell you which car won it (you will have to watch the full video to find that out), but we believe that the most attentive of those reading this article might already know the answer, even without watching it.

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The Jaguar XF restyling is a very sexy effort from the company, with the lovely-looking new XF going on show at the 2011 New York Auto Show. The model gets a new headlight design, more in line with the XJ design, and the rear light set-up has also been modified to create one unit across the rear, united by the chrome trim.

The Jaguar XF bumpers have been slightly modified, and so has the entire front of the XFR, which gets features like a new bonnet and spoiler, and a more sloped rear end. The XF restyling gets a four-cylinder AJ-i4D 2.2-litre diesel engine with 190 hp and 450 Nm of torque. It is also equipped with Start&Stop system and an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. The Supercharged V8 engine of the XFR remains unchanged, but it gets a new infotainment system and adaptive cruise control as an option. Both models will be on sale from July.

Jaguar XF restyling

Continue reading: Jaguar XF restyling pics

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The guys from Motor Trend love their Cadillac CTS-V. The American sports sedan has 556 hp and 750 Nm of torque, and has already beaten the BMW M5 and the new Jaguar XFR in two previous challenges from Motor Trend. This time, though, they’re trying it against the Mercedes E 63 AMG sports sedan offering.

The Mercedes has 525 hp and 630 Nm of torque, but performance between the two is very close with the Cadillac making it to 100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds and with a top speed of 308 km/hr. The E 63 has a top speed of 300 km/hr but is slightly faster in the sprint to 100 km/hr, completing it in 4.2 seconds.

The E 63 is equipped with some impressive Mercedes/AMG technology, with a 6.2-litre V8 engine and super-fast seven speed paddle shift which has a sports mode option (this might also explain the 40,000 euros more on the price tag). It’s clear the Americans love their Cadillac CTS-V, but this time Mercedes might just have the edge.

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I love the style of the new Jaguar “design direction” and in case you were wondering if it’s all style and no substance, here’s Top Gear to the rescue. In this video the new Jaguar XFR is compared to the ultimate in sports sedans - the BMW M5.

Apparently 155 mph is not actually the top speed (Jeremy gets at least 162 out of the Jag), the XFR is really comfortable and you can do corners like an F1 driver “wearing brogues”. Really impressive features include the suspension and electronic differential. “Perfect, even when you’re driving like a complete lunatic”. I’m sure Jaguar is thrilled…

The M5-XFR challenge is an interesting one, and you’ll have to watch the video to see who wins around the track (although the XFR is voted better on the road).

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Porsche has released these new pics of the Panamera, taken during its presentation to the media, while driving impressions are being finalised by those lucky enough to have road tested the Panamera (Autocar, for example). Apparently the dimensions don’t quite match up to the Series 7 or S Class with less space for the rear passengers, although this is more than what another sedan can offer in terms of driving pleasure.

It’s a car for those who want to drive, with plenty of speed, though the weight can make itself felt. We would never expect Porsche to make something un-drivable or mediocre, meaning it can mix it with the best. But in the end a purchasing decision might just come down to price, and here, the Panamera doesn’t quite convince. The 95,000 pounds (about 112,000 euros) is just a little expensive to compete with some of the others in the segment, for example Jaguar XFR, Mercedes CLS63 AMG or BMW M5.

Continue reading: Porsche Panamera gallery and first driving impressions

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