Jaguar XF

Okay it’s a recession. Okay, only a few lucky ones have $80k to drop on a sinewy sports car. Okay, how many people before the recession would drop 80k on their sports sedan? We’re guessing a good amount of the potential Jag customers still have the cash to pony up on this make — and after a few speedy, delirious days, I believe they’re justified in making this decadent purchase decision. I pretended I was that guy — the proud new XFR owner, someone who has a taste for the finer designs inside out, piloting a modern class.

XFR caused a commotion in my neighborhood — not a collision. What better vehicle to have for a special treat outing ? Don’t take my word for it Edmunds calls the XFR one of the best sports sedans around.

To understand the verve behind this frisky feline, I take you back to 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show when Jag unveiled the XF for the skeptical critics. Could Ian Callum and his team of designers translate their elegant concept into production reality? It was all very dramatic as the cloak unveiled the final version — not too shabby — was the general consensus. My fellow journalists and I circled in, glad we had made the trip to see Jag in it’s glory.

Then, a few short months later, I joined Jag staff on the road launch of the vehicle in sunny San Diego. Why do I reference the XF? To a novice’s eye, the XFR is almost a dead ringer, except for chrome finish, tailpipe additions and brawny Nevis 20″ wheels.

Where the XFR gets it’s roar is an inside job to the tune of 510 hp and 461 lb. ft of torque. Shezam!!! The sweet sound of this engine is defiant and satisfying, like the unleashed animal XFR is. Yet, I find a concerted explanation of how this beast is working at maximum efficiency to preserve precious fuel, really.

And the succulent 440-watt speakers of Jaguar’s audio partner in this top-of-the-crop edition is analogous beauty produced by Bowers & Wilkins when you’re feeling a little night music. I brought out Jag swinging – an outing with my beloved on his birthday. We rolled up to his favorite East Village restaurant in unashamed style creating a spectacle on E. 2nd. He insisted that we floss our whip before parking it in the garage.

Granted, this particular journey wasn’t designed for engine appreciation, I made my point — Jag earned it’s bragging rights. And while some high-end sedan feel tinny and flimsy, I felt confident making Manhattan strides – and electric kyanite blue 10.

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