The RS6
July 4th, 2008, 11:20
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/224193/nissan_gtr_vs_rivals.html
ALL three models here offer something very different. The XKR-S is a grand tourer with a sporting edge, the R8 is an ultra-desirable supercar and the GT-R focuses on providing scorching point-to-point pace.
Of our trio, the only model that struggled to make a case for itself was the Jaguar. The enhancements it offers over the standard XKR don’t feel worthy of a £9,000 premium. Especially when the firm also sells a Dynamics pack for the standard XKR that provides nearly all of the S’s extras for £2,500. Jaguar is putting a high price on exclusivity.
Choosing between the R8 and GT-R was more difficult. The Audi oozes style from every shutline, and delivers a scintillating driving experience to match. In the end, though, it’s consigned to second place – because the Nissan is even more thrilling and so much cheaper to buy.
The GT-R has been well worth the wait. Delivering this level of performance and handling talent at this price is an amazing achievement for the Japanese manufacturer.
ALL three models here offer something very different. The XKR-S is a grand tourer with a sporting edge, the R8 is an ultra-desirable supercar and the GT-R focuses on providing scorching point-to-point pace.
Of our trio, the only model that struggled to make a case for itself was the Jaguar. The enhancements it offers over the standard XKR don’t feel worthy of a £9,000 premium. Especially when the firm also sells a Dynamics pack for the standard XKR that provides nearly all of the S’s extras for £2,500. Jaguar is putting a high price on exclusivity.
Choosing between the R8 and GT-R was more difficult. The Audi oozes style from every shutline, and delivers a scintillating driving experience to match. In the end, though, it’s consigned to second place – because the Nissan is even more thrilling and so much cheaper to buy.
The GT-R has been well worth the wait. Delivering this level of performance and handling talent at this price is an amazing achievement for the Japanese manufacturer.