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We here at Total Loss Gap have a post for you today where we take three of the biggest and best-selling sports cars on the market and pair them up against each other to see which car provides the best value for money, in our humble opinion.
We have offerings from three prestige manufacturers, which may be considered the flagships cars for their brands. The three vehicles in question are: .jpg)
- Audi R8
- Jaguar F Type
- Porsche 911
The Audi R8
The Audi R8 is a two-door, two-seater, mid-engine sports car introduced to the public in 2006. It features a 4.2 litre V8 engine and a 5.2 V10 engine with an aluminium space frame chassis with a total weight of just 3200 pounds. The car's interior includes leather upholstery, air conditioning, power windows and locks, and satellite navigation with Bluetooth capability.
The exterior styling is derived from the legendary Porsche 911 with high-end supercars such as Ferrari Enzo and Lamborghini Gallardo. It is often considered one of the most beautiful cars on sale today by many people due to its sleek lines, which have been crafted using testing at speeds of up to 205 mph.
The R8 pricing ranges between £85,927 - £158,910, depending on the model. That makes it quite a bargain compared to some other sports cars on the market due to its luxury and technology specifications, including the fact that the vehicle has a V8 engine. The horsepower for this vehicle is 525 at 8000 pm with a torque figure of 398 foot-pounds at 6500 pm.
The Jaguar F Type
The Jaguar F Type is a two-door, two-seater sports car first introduced to the public in 2013. It features a V6 and a 5 litre V8 engine with a total weight of 3450 pounds, making it very light and nimble.
The exterior styling of the F Type is based on the legendary Jaguar E Type, which was first introduced in 1961. However, it should be noted that many people consider this car to be one of the best looking cars on sale today due to its sleek lines. This has been heavily influenced by high-end supercars such as Ferrari 458 and McLaren 650S. 
The F-Type pricing is between £63,445 - £103,200, depending on the model you select.
The Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is a two-door, 2+2 seater sports car that has been in production since 1963, with the first concept of the vehicle (901) being introduced back in 1963.
It features several engine variants, including a rear-mounted 3.4L flat-six engine producing 345 bhp. Another option is the updated 3.8L six-cylinder engine, now producing 395 bhp.
The 911 and weighs between 2934 – 3536 pounds, depending on the variant.
The exterior styling is a classic evolution of a traditional sports car design. It has been heavily influenced by other performance vehicles such as Ford GT40, which competed in races during the 1960s and 70s. Each generation of Porsche 911 over the past 50 odd years has been inspired by other high end supercars such as Ferrari 458 and McLaren 650S, for example.
The 911 coupe is priced between £61,675 - £171,523, depending on the model you choose.
Overview of the competitors 
The Audi R8 is in direct competition with the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F Type due to its comparable price range, performance statistics (power to weight ratios) and luxury features. The main advantage the R8 has over its competitors is that it can be used as both a daily driver and for track purposes due to its powerful yet relatively fuel-efficient engine. This makes it perfect for people who wish to do most of their driving on roads or highways and want to take their car out onto the race track now and then with the family, which means you won't need to buy another vehicle for this purpose.
On the other hand, the Jaguar F Type is purely designed for high-performance driving, and most of its features are there to improve the internal ride comfort and aerodynamics. It's also lighter than both the Audi R8 and Porsche 911, which will give any driver a fun time when driving at high speeds. Unfortunately, the main disadvantage of this vehicle is its fuel efficiency which makes it much more expensive to run over a year due to higher than average fuel prices.
The Porsche 911, on the other hand, offers much better fuel efficiency than both its direct competitors. Still, many disadvantages are associated with owning a 911 that many people aren't aware of. For example, the interior can be rather uncomfortable due to its compactness, especially in the back seats. This can be a big problem if you wish to give your children or friends a ride as they won't sit comfortably for long periods during your journey. There are many headroom issues for taller people, too, as the car is not very high up from the ground, making it potentially unpleasant to drive at high speeds.
The verdict
Overall, both the Jaguar F Type and Porsche 911 are better choices than the Audi R8 due to their superior performance, fuel efficiency and luxury features. The F Type is best suited for people who enjoy luxury sports cars and those looking for a vehicle that can be used purely for high-performance driving. Then there's the Porsche 911 which is perfect if you want to combine your daily driver with a car that has superior handling and stability at high speeds and can handle corners like no other car on the market today.
This leaves the Audi R8 at a disadvantage compared to its competitors, but that doesn't stop it from being an excellent car in its own right. The only reason you might consider buying this vehicle is if you're looking for more of a show car rather than something that can be used daily, both on and off the road. Or perhaps you're only interested in looking good rather than having superior performance fuel efficiency or handling.
That said, would you say no to any of them? In truth any of these vehicles will make the envy of many and it is only tiny differences between them that can make a buyer sway one way or the other. If you do end up buying any one of these vehicles please enjoy your time with an exceptional car. We hope our views may have helped you in your homework.