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Out on the open road, it’s fair to say that some versions of the Stinger impress, even in such exalted company. The 2.0-litre petrol feels sluggish at low revs but is brisk enough when you rev it hard, although it sounds rather bland. Still, that’s better than the 2.2 diesel, which sends vibrations through the controls at around 1500rpm and becomes crass and boomy as you progress further up its rev range. Things do settle down on the motorway, but not by much.
The best version is the exciting 3.3-litre GT S. It’s effortlessly quick, with the 0-62mph sprint being completed in just 4.7sec, and it can waft its way up to a supercar-rivalling top speed of 168mph. It’s smooth and responsive, and it sounds great, too. This is an extremely potent and relaxing long-distance cruiser, with all that power going through the same slick eight-speed automatic gearbox used by other variants of the Stinger.
Approach a corner and the Stinger won’t let you down. Its steering is precise and accurate, while body roll is well suppressed. There’s plenty of grip, especially in the GT S, and the car's rear-wheel drive handling is nicely balanced and extremely entertaining. The ride quality is good, too; only over jagged surfaces does the Stinger get a tad jiggly.
Inside, the driving position is spot-on. There’s plenty of adjustment in the seat and steering wheel and you sit low, so it immediately feels sporty. The Stinger may be a long car, but visibility isn’t a problem, and it has front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera as standard.
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