A SUPERCHARGER transforms this desirable V8 coupe into a snorting, charging beast. It's easy to control the car, harder to resist the urge to revel in the 279kW and 525Nm of grunt up front. It's the most exciting Jaguar in years.

Quality and reliability reputation is miles ahead of its 1970s coupe forebear, the XJS, too. It's possibly one of the greatest Grand Tourers ever produced, but at a price: there is not much change from a quarter of a million dollars if you choose the soft-top version.