We tested a trio of the top ones for style, handling, speed, and comfort. When it comes to cabin space, the porsche 911 is roomier than the jaguar ftype. Two sports cars, but weve got supercharged vs twinturbocharged. Porsche 911 carrera s vs jaguar ftype r motorchrono. Is the facelifted jaguar ftype spry enough especially in ampedup r form to compete with the fresh 992generation 911 carrera 4s. The first thing to get your head around is that jaguar has built an ftype capable enough of taking a serious bite out of the porsche 911 turbo. Any competitive 911 or corvette is loud, but not this type of purposely. My f type is not a convertible so im not going to compare that aspect, but it has been nice to have some roof off action for a few weeks. Jaguar ftype or porsche 911 which makes the better used. Apr 24, 20 having tested every version of the jaguar f type, we know its a great sports car. Mercedesamg gt vs porsche 911 vs jaguar ftype interior battle.
The matchup between the 2014 jaguar ftype coupe r and the 2014 porsche 911 turbo wasnt much of a challenge for the porsche. That was jaguars main aim when it introduced the ftype coupe back in 2014. This latest drag battle pits jaguar s 542bhp supercharged v8 against porsches 572bhp twinturbo flatsix. Dec 10, 2014 the matchup between the 2014 jaguar ftype coupe r and the 2014 porsche 911 turbo wasnt much of a challenge for the porsche. Two muscular and sporty driver favorites face off in a comparison between the 2016 jaguar f type r coupe vs.
It is somehow less prepossessing than the 911 and at much greater pains to be looked at. Aug 19, 2015 five faults with the awd jaguar ftype, and why you shouldnt care. Easier said than done, of course, and the british marque didnt quite succeed but, three. My ftype is not a convertible so im not going to compare that aspect, but it has been nice to have some roof off action for a few weeks. This latest version is more explosive than ever, powered by a 3. The jaguar f type r coupe is a spectacle for everyone. The jaguar f type r coupe is a spectacle for everyone but you. Combining performance and luxury, this sports car has a breadth of possibilities to suit the discerning driver.
Ive waxed poetic several times about how good looking our longterm 2015 jaguar f type r coupe is, but you dont have to pay for the. Jaguar ftype coupe r, porsche 911 50th go head 2 head. With turbocharged power and allwheeldrive honed over generations you would expect the porsche to walk away from the jaguar. Jaguar ftype svr vs porsche 911 turbo which everyday supercar wins autocars drag race. Five faults with the awd jaguar ftype, and why you shouldnt care. However, the seats of the f type are cozier and will fit you in all the right places. Frag mich nochmal, wenn ich mit dem ftype rcoupe gefahren bin. The question is, can it give the porsche 911 carrera s a bloody nose on that great elongated playground called brands hatch.
Feb 16, 2015 jaguar took inspiration from the past with the f type, but skimmed across the evolutionary steps and ended up with an achingly pretty coupe tested here in fullon r guise with a supercharged 5. The ftype was never engineered to take on the porsche 911 at its own game and it never has but boy does it now. Ftype s november 21, 2014 ive waxed poetic several times about how good looking our longterm 2015 jaguar ftype r coupe is, but you dont have to pay for the. The f type loses its value much faster than the 911, so is it a better used buy than the allconquering porsche. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Find out which car is best for you compare the two models on the basis of their price, size, space, boot space, service. The jaguar ftype svr is prettier than the 911 turbo, but is. How does the jaguar f type r coupe compare to the porsche 911 carrera.
Jaguar ftype vs aston martin v8 vantage vs porsche 911 carrera. We loved the v8engined convertible, but it was the. The jaguar s bigger, squarer body volumes, greater width and more blistered forms offer less visual subtlety and more muscle. With the ftype svr, the british brand has gone one big step further, creating a highperformance variant that, dollar for dollar and apples to apples, is superior to the equivalent 911, the. Two 570bhp coupes with allwheel drive, paddleshift gearboxes and each comfortably capable of reaching the holy grail among fast car stats. Learn more about the 2014 jaguar ftype v8 s, 2014 audi r8 spyder, and 20 porsche 911 carrera s cabriolet in this comparison test brought to you by the automotive experts at automobile magazine. Drivers in freeport, the south shore of long island, and brooklyn can experience the new f type r coupe at jaguar freeport. If you are a taller driver, you will be more comfortable with the 911. Drivers in freeport, the south shore of long island, and brooklyn can experience the new ftype r coupe at jaguar freeport. Porsche 911 gts vs jaguar ftype a battle of the purist sports cars, both manual and both rearwheel drive. The 911 defines the porsche brand and jaguar wants the ftype to do the same for it.
For all of its power and bellowing v8 noise, the ftype r coupe feels much heavier than the 911 carrera s, and although it goes hard, it quite clearly cant match the outright pace of the porsche our timing gear clocking it at 4. Until we see if jaguar will build the ftype r coupe in the 6speed manual v8 awd version, the tale of the tape below is where we will leave the. The porsche 911 turbo s has long been the king of the dragstrip. Ive waxed poetic several times about how good looking our longterm 2015 jaguar ftype r. Jaguar ftype vs aston martin v8 vantage vs porsche 911. The porsche won in terms of maximum speed 197 mph against 186 mph and in going from 0 to 62 mph a stupendous 3. Check out the 2014 jaguar ftype v8 and the 20 porsche 911 carrera 4s. Is it the mighty jaguar ftype svr or the venerable porsche 911 turbo. Is the best sport coupe a porsche 911, jaguar ftype, or mercedes. Is the addition of two turbos to the base 911 one step too far.
The jaguar ftype r coupe is a spectacle for everyone. Porsche 911 turbo s vs jaguar f type r awd drag race. There cant really be a loser between the jaguar ftype coupe r and the porsche 911 50th anniversary edition. Jul 15, 2016 a jaguar f type r is fast, but a porsche 911 turbo s leaves it for dead. The porsche won in terms of maximum speed 197 mph against 186 mph and in going from 0 to 62 mph a stupendous. A jaguar ftype r is fast, but a porsche 911 turbo s leaves it for dead. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. British brawn against german efficiency, but which is quicker against the clock.
But the porsche basically bends the laws of physics. Is the best sport coupe a porsche 911, jaguar ftype, or. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Five faults with the awd jaguar ftype, and why you shouldnt. Compare jaguar ftype r coupe vs porsche 911 carrera. Jaguar ftype svr vs porsche 911 turbo in a drag race. Another car priced similarly, but that has a completely different attitude altogether, is the jaguar ftype r, whose maniacal supercharged v8 is like an. This is the twodoor coupe jaguar introduced in 20 to get back into the luxury performance game. Jan 22, 2016 jaguar lists the ftype rs acceleration at 4. The first thing to get your head around is that jaguar has built an f type capable enough of taking a serious bite out of the porsche 911 turbo. Jaguar f type r awd vs porsche 911 turbo s which is. Fight of the century, 2015 jaguar ftype r coupe vs 2015. Mercedesamg gt vs porsche 911 vs jaguar ftype interior.
Porsche 911 carrera s versus jaguar ftype r twin test. What we are yet to find out, is if its good enough to topple the porsche 911 cabriolet. This latest drag battle pits jaguars 542bhp supercharged v8. Jun 11, 2016 for all of its power and bellowing v8 noise, the ftype r coupe feels much heavier than the 911 carrera s, and although it goes hard, it quite clearly cant match the outright pace of the porsche our timing gear clocking it at 4. Ftype s 2015 jaguar ftype r coupe longterm road test. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the. An ftype r coupe strikes a very stark contrast indeed. Can jaguars meanest open top f type topple the mighty king of porsches lineup.
When it comes to cabin space, the porsche 911 is roomier than the jaguar f type. Apr 16, 2014 mercedesamg gt vs porsche 911 vs jaguar f type interior battle. Explore our range of breathtaking and stunning new jaguar f type models. Jaguar ftype or porsche 911 which makes the better used coupe. With its coupe r form, you will really enjoy driving it on the track. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2019 jaguar ftype and 2019 porsche 911. Jaguar f type r awd vs porsche 911 turbo s which is fastest. Can jaguar s meanest open top f type topple the mighty king of porsches lineup. Although the jaguar ftype has only been on the market for less than five years, it has already become a top contender. No, were still not short of fresh air between the jaguar ftype and porsche 911. Having tested every version of the jaguar ftype, we know its a great sports car. It does rather outgun the bmw, which can only boast a 1.
Id take that over the gtr any day, especially since its the only one you can get a proper transmission in anymore. One might be better than the other, but if youre behind the wheel of either of them. The jaguar ftype is one of the most exciting and important cars in jaguars history. Its introduction in the 1650kg ftype means the r comes only 10bhp shy of the 552bhp rendered by the twinturbocharged 3. For all of its power and bellowing v8 noise, the ftype r feels much heavier than the 911, and although it goes hard, its quite.
Explore our range of breathtaking and stunning new jaguar ftype models. F type s november 21, 2014 ive waxed poetic several times about how good looking our longterm 2015 jaguar f type r coupe is, but you dont have to pay for the. A jaguar ftype r is fast, but a porsche 911 turbo s leaves. Jaguar took inspiration from the past with the ftype, but skimmed across the evolutionary steps and ended up with an achingly pretty coupe tested here in fullon r guise with a supercharged 5. Also, given the 911 is a more powerful, more expensive car than my ftype, im perfectly happy to admit it is considerably faster in a straight line. Also, given the 911 is a more powerful, more expensive car than my f type, im perfectly happy to admit it is considerably faster in a straight line. Two muscular and sporty driver favorites face off in a comparison between the 2016 jaguar ftype r coupe vs. The jaguar ftype svr is prettier than the 911 turbo, but is it faster. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Jul 14, 2016 british brawn against german efficiency, but which is quicker against the clock. We have 98 jaguar ftype r vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 62 1owner cars, and 95 personal use cars. Another car priced similarly, but that has a completely different attitude altogether, is the jaguar f type r, whose maniacal supercharged v8 is like an. Jul 25, 2016 two sports cars, but weve got supercharged vs twinturbocharged.
Nov 24, 2014 until we see if jaguar will build the f type r coupe in the 6speed manual v8 awd version, the tale of the tape below is where we will leave the speculations to simmer. Dec 15, 2015 with its coupe r form, you will really enjoy driving it on the track. The 911 defines the porsche brand and jaguar wants the f type to do the same for it. The jaguar ftype r coupe is a spectacle for everyone but you. However, the seats of the ftype are cozier and will fit you in all the right places.
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