Originally Posted by escort700bhp
with respect the super v8 is about a ton heavier so it would explain the crap change it also has different gear ratios so a comparison would be point less
anyway they are good cars with stunning looks
heres a pic of mine
SUPERALY
Nice looking motor IMHO
Ive driven the XKR too, not just the super V8, ive just driven the SV8 more out of the too, and phils comments where about the XJR, which has the same ratios as the SV8 im 99% sure, the XKR ratios i cant comment on, but the action is the same, and i dont see how the weight would effect the time to change, and i certainly never noticed it.
Definately more pace in the XKR though, so the wieght difference certainly effects that
Anyway, its mainly a comment on auto boxes in general, i just wouldnt want any high performance car to be an auto, i like manual boxes.