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Originally Posted by speeder
the early 3.8s were actually the fastest ones. Absolute screamers.
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Brings to mind the early Austin Healey. I owned a 100-4, not as powerful as the later 100-6, but a much better balanced car, much more satisfying to drive in the twisties.
Same applies to the Jag. The V-12's were heavy, the cars were nose heavy and plowed. Similar comments apply to the later Cobra's - the 427 was a point and shoot brute which plowed through corners, whereas its little brother was much more agile, much more a driver's car than a quarter mile muscle car.