Tony: The XKR is a nice car but the noise AMG V8 makes is on a different level.
Unfortunately due to insurance circumstances(age, NCB) I am out of the V8 hunt for a while (until the next C63 maybe).
It will have to be the new E-Class coupe with an oil burner. I have left deposit and waiting for a build slot confirmation. Dealer said it should be early Sept delivery.