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Jaguar working on Porsche Boxster rival

omarrana submitted on 11/10/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:26:52 PM

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Detaching itself from Ford and introducing cars like the Jaguar XF, the British automaker has found new life and is looking to introduce some interesting models that could set aside the elegant and luxury image for the pussycat on the hood.



New owner Tata Motors is considering adding three new vehicles to the Jaguar lineup reports Automotive News Europe. The lineup includes a new coupe, a roadster variant of the new XF sedan and a new...

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Jaguar working on Porsche Boxster rival

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dlin

You mean Z4 and SLK rival?

Cannot compet w/ Boxter unless it's MR.

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Posted on 11/10/2008 4:03:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

SHOWTIME

Says who? The Z4 M and SLK 55 do just fine against the Boxter so why not the Jaguar? There are plenty cross-shopping between these cars.

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Posted on 11/10/2008 4:37:52 PM | | Votes: 6   

veyron1001

It does not take much to beat the boxer as its under powered.

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Posted on 11/10/2008 5:09:22 PM | | Votes: 2   

AutoEng

I disagree with ^

295hp in a car that weighs under 3000lbs is not underpowered, it is called balance. There is a lot more to a good sportscar than big hp numbers. Especially smallish rear drive roadsters, in which to big an engine throws the balance of the car off, and too much power sacrifices driveablity and turns a car meant to play in corners into a straight line machine.

When it comes to overall balance and driving enjoyment, the Boxster (especially the Boxster S) is still the best driving roadster in its competitive class.

This competitive class includes the BMW Z4, Audi TT, Merc SLK.

Thats not to say that the other cars are not good, its just that they have different strengths. The Audi and the Merc are great cars, but they lack the balance of the Boxster and the deft steering feel that can only be achieved through MR layout.

The Z4 is a great drive as well, but the long sloppy throw manual transmission that BMWs are known for ruins a lot of the fun for a true enthusiast. The shifter feel in the Boxster, while long, still feels very precise in comparison.

The Benz and the Audi would be more at home as boulevard cruisers while the Z4 would be at home on a nice sweeping canyon road.

If your budget cannot stretch to these pricey Germans, and you can do without the luxury (weight!) or badges for showing off, at a much more attractive price you can have the essence of roadster distilled in the form of the Honda S2000. For the dedicated track nut who has other vehicles for daily use, there is the Lotus Elise.

For the rest of us who want a car that works equally well as a daily and a weekend track car, there is the Boxster S.

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Posted on 11/10/2008 5:29:45 PM | | Votes: 6   

S4cabriofoxone

Or, if you can't afford a new Boxster S, get a used one. There is no substitute. It's the best combination of daily drivability and pure, unadulterated fun for under $60K.

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Posted on 11/11/2008 12:01:25 AM | | Votes: 3   

DieselRules

Nice to see some fresh ideas and an automaker willing to take a risk on some new models. That's the difference between a mega-company like Ford (decisions totally based on potential risk to shareholder value) and a smaller company.

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Posted on 11/10/2008 9:06:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

ubercool

Sounds awesome, will definately be worth the wait, Jag's future looks great...

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Posted on 11/11/2008 5:36:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

2ndbimmer

good for the consumer, bad for the competition.
The new XK and XF are awesome vehicles and I hope they continue down the current path.

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Posted on 11/11/2008 12:46:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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