So rather than serving up a lovely creamy ride it thunks over potholes and speedbumps. The downside to all this is that some of the suppleness of lesser XFs is missing. Body movement is kept ruthlessly in check and the car feels rigid and firm, especially when you're really pressing on. Depending on your view, this is either a reason to rush out and buy it immediately, or cause to look elsewhere for something less dependent upon bravery.Īt least the enormous brakes deliver brutal stopping power, and great feel through the pedal for smooth use in normal driving, and ride quality hasn't suffered as much as you might imagine. It's not hard to drive quickly and fluidly on public roads, but hit Dynamic mode and try to glimpse the car's limits and you'll get out feeling like you've narrowly escaped a mauling.
#Differences of xf and xfr engine driver#
Ultimately, although the driver aids are effective, and the wide Pirelli tyres and keyed-in sense of communication are more than good enough to allow for hearty driving without scary moments, this is still one of the lairiest saloons out there. The throttle is easy to modulate, which is crucial because if you punch the pedal too hard too early, you could find yourself exiting the next corner with the nose pointing any way but forwards. The gearbox does allow for smooth, well-blurred shifts in Drive mode, but stick it in Sport and it delivers staccato shifts late in the rev range, while the paddles give a rapid enough response to satisfy, even during hard track driving. Power delivery is still progressive, but a more immediate throttle response and a better spread of torque lets the supercharged V8 pull even harder through a broader expanse of the rev range. Meanwhile, the V8 engine has become even more explosive.
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