More often than not, when someone sees the Jaguar F-Type for the first time, they right away say “If I’m spending this much on a Jag, why not just go for a Porsche 911. Well, let’s break it down in today’s Face-off-Friday.
The “cheapest” Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet starts at $96,2000 while the “cheapest” Jaguar F-Type Roadster starts at $69,000 (the most expensive V8 Jag starts at $92,000) – that right away should tell you something. What about the specs? Let’s take a look at those as well.
Jaguar F-Type Roadster:
- Engine: 3.0 liter Supercharged V6
- Performance: 340-hp / 332 lb-ft of torque
- Transmission: 8-Speed automatic
- 0-60mph: 5.1 seconds
- Top Speed: 161 mph
- Fuel-Economy: 20/28 (city/highway)
- Price: $69,000
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet:
- Engine: 3.4 liter inline 6
- Performance: 350-hp / 287 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: 6-speed manual / PDK
- 0-60mph: 4.8 seconds
- Top Speed: 177 mph
- Fuel-Economy: 19/27 (city/highway)
- Price: $96,200
1 Comment
The sound of the new F-Type alone could sway someones decision!