Porsche Cayman GTS or Jaguar F-Type Coupé
How does the Porsche Cayman GTS compare to the Jaguar F-Type Coupé?
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Philip Donegan (Ballina)May 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Philip,
We put this to Kyle Fortune, one of our UK-based writers, as he's the only one of the team that has driven both cars:
"The Jaguar will undoubtedly feel like more of an event initially, the V6's engine and exhaust note are superb, though in some ways it's extrovert sound does promise more than the engine ultimately delivers. It's agile, fast and easy to drive, with an edge that makes it fun, too. The Cayman GTS is a different proposition; it's mid- rather than front-engined, which immediately makes it feel more exotic, even if familiarity - there are lots of Boxsters and Caymans out there, and less F-Types - does lessen its impact. Neither will disappoint, but the Porsche is the more engaging, more polished drive. It's arguably the best sports car you can buy, though the Jag runs it close. Clincher for me would be that the Cayman GTS is available as a manual, the Jag only an automatic."
Hope that's of interest!
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser@Shane_O_D