When it had been launched, this car surprised observers – here would be a Rover that could stand tall using the products of then-owner BMW.

A healthy selection of front-drive cars – which have a high degree of credibility – continues to be recently accompanied by a super new V8. It’s a sophisticated Ford engine within the front, driving out with the rear wheels. With 260PS to experience with, and suitably uprated suspension, this can be a spiritual successor towards the Rover V8s of the 1970s, however with vastly superior driving dynamics.