The EPA classifies Jaguar?s XJL R as a large car. Which makes sense, considering it?s more than 200 inches long and weighs a tick over 4000 pounds. But, as former TV host Adrian Simpson discovered when he rode shotgun with fellow automotive journalist Bradley Hasemeyer, those numbers only tell half the story; the rest happens when the throttle is completely open. Thanks to a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 delivering 550 horsepower to the rear wheels, the biggest car in Jaguar’s fleet behaves much more like its two-door brethren. Hit play above to watch.
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