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Mercedes-amg GT S $294,325 Despite the name Merc’s convincing SLS successor is more super-sports coupe than grand tourer. Twin-turbo V8 sends a thundering 375kw to the rear tyres and with the bent eight mounted front-mid, the GT S is a polished and involving handler, too.

Jaguar F-type SVR $298,590 What the F-type lacks in dynamic purity (and rear seat practicality) compared with the 911, it makes up with an epic 423kw of shouty, old school V8 sound and fury deployed via AWD, though small boot and niggly ride remain drawbacks.