Cars from different countries cause certain associations: Korean cars are cheap, German cars are reliable, but English cars are exclusive and luxury. Whether these are sports cars from Jaguar or Aston Martin, or such luxury models as Bentley – they are never just a momentary hobby. Despite the fashion trends, these cars are sometimes old-fashioned and futuristic, but they always conquer drivers of all ages and destinations.
Even when traveling in the USA, car rental Memphis TN offers several luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce. However, only very wealthy people can get them, as the British auto industry is the personification of elitism, which is not affordable for everyone.
Almost all English brands have their history along with a unique sophisticated style. Since then, the major feature of the British vehicles is an amazing combination of conservative design with the most advanced technologies.
The range of the English cars is large and diverse, but only the most luxurious models were presented in the following list…
Jaguar XJ
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Elegant and sporty model attracts with sophisticated design, comfort and luxury along with great dynamics and advanced technology. The elongated silhouette of the latest model really resembles the elastic body of a predator, and the massive front part shows a tough character.
However, external luxury cannot be compared with the salon. Refined style, reasonableness of each element, chrome and wood in decoration, panoramic roof, separate control units for climate control and audio system are what each driver gets in Jaguar XJ.
The center console has an information display, stretching to the rear passenger seats. It’s equipped with an interesting function – it serves several different displays at once, thus the passengers and the driver see their own picture.
As a base engine, engineers equipped the car with a 2-liter 240-hps gasoline engine with turbocharging. As an alternative, there’s a 3-liter 275-hps biturbo power unit, accelerating the car to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. In addition, there’s an exclusive 5-liter engine, working with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive system, as well as an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive system. The potential owner of this model will have to pay about $126,000.
Bentley Mulsanne
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This model can be called the first completely new development of the automaker over the past 8 decades, so the creators have tried to invest in it the maximum of their abilities. The salon got comfortable seats, a modern multimedia system with an 8-inch touchscreen that has all the necessary technologies – support for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and other innovative developments.
Additionally, the owner can order a 19-channel Naim stereo system with 20 2,200-watt speakers. For the interior design it’s possible to choose one of the 24 leather tones of the best quality, and complement the comfort for rear seat passengers with 10-inch headrest monitors. As a power unit, the model has a gasoline 6.75-liter bi-turbo V8 engine providing 505 hps and reaching 100 km/h in 7 seconds. The top speed of the car is 233 km/h.
It works in pair with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The upgraded model was equipped with an improved air suspension and chassis, and also with special Dunlop tires, which reduced noise to a minimum level. The price for Bentley Mulsanne starts from $370,000.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
It doesn’t matter how the fashion changes, the designers invariably keep in their cars the characteristic features of the brand. The interior is still present leather, competent ergonomics, reasonableness of each element, handmade in the finishing and assembly. Chrome grille gives solidity to the front, and the sides attract the attention with enlarged mirrors and unusual aluminum handles for opening doors.
The Ghost model became the most dynamic in the history of the brand. Under the hood you’ll find a 12-cylinder 6-liter engine providing 601 hps – it features an all-aluminum body, biturbo-charging, intermediate cooling of forced air and acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The car has the ability to completely invisible, smooth movement, which is achieved by a suspension with twin parallel levers in front and a multi-link system behind, as well as by replacing the springs with pneumatic supports. The cost of the car starts from $250,000.
Aston Martin DB11
This purebred rear-wheel drive British is a 4-seater sports coupe with a memorable appearance, the highest comfort and outstanding parameters. The model embodies a solid character, unique design, English traditions, high technology and the best materials.
The car has two forms of release – a coupe and a convertible, having two-door versions in both cases. Under the hood, there’s a 6-liter V12 engine with the power of 477 hps. The kit includes either a 6-step mechanic or a 6-step automatic transmission with a special technology, which together with a power unit accelerate the car to 305 km/h, reaching the first hundred in 4.6 seconds.
The cabin is not burdened with shiny details – the matte interior of high-quality aluminum is supplemented with wooden, leather, and carbon fiber elements. The owner receives the on-board information on two high-resolution monitors. Optionally a great Beosound audio system and a satellite navigation system are installed. Also, there’s the ability to order a sapphire ignition key. The cost of this model starts from $170,000.
As you see, British cars rarely rank among the most popular or most reliable models in the world. They are sold in much smaller quantities than the Japanese or German vehicles. They don’t strike with experimental developments or technologies of the future – they are the absolute standard of aristocracy, power and, of course, luxury.
