Is it wrong...
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Drifting
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From: Jacksonville FL
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Yes. It looks like a pissed off seabass. And probably handles like one too.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by mikeltm
There is nothing wrong with that, I love my 550 Maranello justas much as my 90 vert. Both fantastic looking and performing cars.
As for the Jag, I love 'em but for different reasons. I think people see these XK-8s not as huge performance cars (though they certainly can be with the R version) but as a fast car that's very classy and refined.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by Midnite 88
Actually, you would probably be surprised by how well the car handles. The ride is firm yet smooth. Quiet for a 'Vert. And actually pretty quick for a 4.0litre DOHC V8 with 290hp and 290tq. Oh and it weighs 4300lbs. The looks reminded me of the older XKE's that I loved when I was a kid.