The 2014 F-Type revives Jaguar's true sportscar heritage--its own XK has two tiny, vestigial rear seats, and that's enough to disqualify it to some on principle alone.
Still, it's a beautiful piece of aluminum sculpture in its own right, though it's considerably bigger and heavier than the coming F-Type.
The BMW Z4 is closer in size and mission, but doesn't have the heritage of the Jaguar roadster--and both it and the Mercedes-Benz SLK have power folding hardtops, not strictly in the traditional, classic sports-car mold, either.
All told, the Porsche Boxster may end up being the F-Type's closest competitor; it's mid-engined, but has a folding fabric roof, seats two, and bristles with amazing grip and acceleration that doesn't need nostalgia for the 550 Spyders of the past to sell it--though it also has that hazy memory in its corner.
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The 2014 Jaguar F-Type revives the E-Type's sportscar formula without bowing down to its design ethos--and lives up to the promise of sports car fun in a luxurious environment. |
The 2014 BMW Z4 offers a pleasant balance of luxury, comfort, and sport, but it is at the pricier end of the roadster spectrum. |
The 2014 Jaguar XK is both sublime and sporty, as well as gorgeous, making it one of the most desirable cars in its segment. |
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK is the most conservative choice amongst its competitors, but the mini-SL makes for a charming, compelling choice. |
The 2014 Porsche Boxster defines the luxury sports roadster segment with its power, grace, and style. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $69,000 | $48,950 | $79,000 | $43,525 | $50,400 |
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| 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded H-6 |
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| Two Seaters | Two Seaters | Minicompact Cars | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
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| 2-Door Convertible V6 | 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i | 2-Door Coupe Touring | 2-Door Roadster SLK 250 | 2-Door Roadster |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Convertible | Roadster | Coupe | Roadster | Convertible |
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| Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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