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Widely regarded as the most beautiful saloon that has ever rolled off a production line, the DB-9 based Aston Martin Rapide S blends sublime styling with 410 kW of silky 6,0-litre V12 power.[jwplayer mediaid="999160193"]

Without a doubt the most powerful E-Class model that Sindelfingen has ever put into production, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S sounds as mean as it looks. Turn up the volume and listen to the 430 kW twin-turbocharged 5,5-litre V8 in full voice.[jwplayer mediaid="999160173"]

Even though the Jaguar XF range is well into the second half of its model life, it still captures the imaginations of car lovers round the globe, especially in R guise, or in this case, the hardcore R-S model with 405 kW on tap. Get ready for a Jaguar XFR-S sound check, in 3, 2, 1... Now press play.[jwplayer ...

The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is not just about jaw-dropping beauty and its lightweight carbon fibre body that enables the ragtop to bolt from standstill to 100 km/h in a pinch over 5 seconds. It's 6,0-litre V12 is a gem; just listen to that purr...[jwplayer mediaid="999160163"]

Although the Bentley Continental GT V8 is the picture of sophistication and class, its 4,0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 is anything but timid. Have a listen: [jwplayer mediaid="999160141"]

Producing 412 kW and 680 N.m of torque, the provocatively-styled BMW M6 Gran Coupe has the performance potential to match the BMW's head-turning looks. Listen to the 4,4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 burst to life... [jwplayer mediaid="999160135"]